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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.43, 1,601.45 and 663.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.43, 1,601.45 and 663.11 is: 915.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.43 : 1,601.45 = 663.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.43/1,601.45 = 663.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.43x = 1,601.45 × 663.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.43x = 1,061,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,934.68/1,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.12

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