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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.25, 1,601.48 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.25, 1,601.48 and 663.16 is: 915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.25 : 1,601.48 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.25/1,601.48 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.25x = 1,601.48 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.25x = 1,062,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,037.48/1,160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.35

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