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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.12, 1,602.31 and 663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.12, 1,602.31 and 663.72 is: 915.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.12 : 1,602.31 = 663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.12/1,602.31 = 663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.12x = 1,602.31 × 663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.12x = 1,063,485.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,485.19/1,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.91

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