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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.86, 1,601.87 and 663.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.86, 1,601.87 and 663.49 is: 915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.86 : 1,601.87 = 663.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.86/1,601.87 = 663.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.86x = 1,601.87 × 663.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.86x = 1,062,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,824.73/1,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.55

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