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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.61, 1,935.71 and 1,168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.61, 1,935.71 and 1,168.34 is: 1,611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.61 : 1,935.71 = 1,168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.61/1,935.71 = 1,168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.61x = 1,935.71 × 1,168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.61x = 2,261,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,556.28/1,403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.25

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