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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.91, 1,602.03 and 663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.91, 1,602.03 and 663.55 is: 915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.91 : 1,602.03 = 663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.91/1,602.03 = 663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.91x = 1,602.03 × 663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.91x = 1,063,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,027.01/1,160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.68

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