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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.15, 1,602.48 and 663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.15, 1,602.48 and 663.69 is: 915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.15 : 1,602.48 = 663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.15/1,602.48 = 663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.15x = 1,602.48 × 663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.15x = 1,063,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,549.95/1,161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.95

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