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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.83, 1,601.97 and 636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.83, 1,601.97 and 636.86 is: 878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.83 : 1,601.97 = 636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.83/1,601.97 = 636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.83x = 1,601.97 × 636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.83x = 1,020,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,229.02/1,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.88

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