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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.87, 1,601.60 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.87, 1,601.60 and 663.16 is: 914.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.87 : 1,601.60 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.87/1,601.60 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.87x = 1,601.60 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.87x = 1,062,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,117.06/1,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.93

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