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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.09, 1,602.27 and 663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.09, 1,602.27 and 663.89 is: 916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.09 : 1,602.27 = 663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.09/1,602.27 = 663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.09x = 1,602.27 × 663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.09x = 1,063,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,723.02/1,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.14

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