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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.88, 1,601.81 and 663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.88, 1,601.81 and 663.42 is: 915.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.88 : 1,601.81 = 663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.88/1,601.81 = 663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.88x = 1,601.81 × 663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.88x = 1,062,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,669.47/1,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.40

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