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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.94, 1,602.03 and 636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.94, 1,602.03 and 636.96 is: 878.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.94 : 1,602.03 = 636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.94/1,602.03 = 636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.94x = 1,602.03 × 636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.94x = 1,020,429.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,429.03/1,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.97

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