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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.66, 1,601.62 and 663.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.66, 1,601.62 and 663.21 is: 915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.66 : 1,601.62 = 663.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.66/1,601.62 = 663.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.66x = 1,601.62 × 663.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.66x = 1,062,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,208.74/1,160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.17

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