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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.90, 1,602.02 and 663.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.90, 1,602.02 and 663.51 is: 915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.90 : 1,602.02 = 663.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.90/1,602.02 = 663.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.90x = 1,602.02 × 663.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.90x = 1,062,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,959.84/1,160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.63

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