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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.52, 1,955.96 and 1,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.52, 1,955.96 and 1,161.08 is: 1,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.52 : 1,955.96 = 1,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.52/1,955.96 = 1,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.52x = 1,955.96 × 1,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.52x = 2,271,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,019.16/1,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.36

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