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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.73, 1,601.78 and 663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.73, 1,601.78 and 663.39 is: 915.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.73 : 1,601.78 = 663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.73/1,601.78 = 663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.73x = 1,601.78 × 663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.73x = 1,062,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,601.52/1,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.46

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