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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.92, 1,602.06 and 636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.92, 1,602.06 and 636.94 is: 878.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.92 : 1,602.06 = 636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.92/1,602.06 = 636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.92x = 1,602.06 × 636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.92x = 1,020,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,416.10/1,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.97

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