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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.88, 1,602.01 and 636.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.88, 1,602.01 and 636.92 is: 878.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.88 : 1,602.01 = 636.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.88/1,602.01 = 636.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.88x = 1,602.01 × 636.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.88x = 1,020,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,352.21/1,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.95

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