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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.77, 1,601.87 and 636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.77, 1,601.87 and 636.80 is: 878.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.77 : 1,601.87 = 636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.77/1,601.87 = 636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.77x = 1,601.87 × 636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.77x = 1,020,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,059.62/1,160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.78

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