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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.33, 2,036.44 and 1,161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.33, 2,036.44 and 1,161.11 is: 1,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.33 : 2,036.44 = 1,161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.33/2,036.44 = 1,161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.33x = 2,036.44 × 1,161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.33x = 2,364,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,530.85/1,476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.63

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