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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.14, 1,602.23 and 663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.14, 1,602.23 and 663.74 is: 915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.14 : 1,602.23 = 663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.14/1,602.23 = 663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.14x = 1,602.23 × 663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.14x = 1,063,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,471.56/1,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.89

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