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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161, 1,602.16 and 637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161, 1,602.16 and 637.02 is: 879.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161 : 1,602.16 = 637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161/1,602.16 = 637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161x = 1,602.16 × 637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161x = 1,020,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,607.96/1,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.08

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