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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.75, 1,602.17 and 663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.75, 1,602.17 and 663.66 is: 916.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.75 : 1,602.17 = 663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.75/1,602.17 = 663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.75x = 1,602.17 × 663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.75x = 1,063,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,292.82/1,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.04

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