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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.22, 1,601.13 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.22, 1,601.13 and 662.88 is: 914.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.22 : 1,601.13 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.22/1,601.13 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.22x = 1,601.13 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.22x = 1,061,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,357.05/1,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.79

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