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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.22, 1,601.04 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.22, 1,601.04 and 636.24 is: 877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.22 : 1,601.04 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.22/1,601.04 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.22x = 1,601.04 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.22x = 1,018,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,645.69/1,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.98

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