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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.82, 1,601.94 and 663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.82, 1,601.94 and 663.66 is: 915.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.82 : 1,601.94 = 663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.82/1,601.94 = 663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.82x = 1,601.94 × 663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.82x = 1,063,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,143.50/1,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.86

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