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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.17, 1,602.53 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.17, 1,602.53 and 663.88 is: 916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.17 : 1,602.53 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.17/1,602.53 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.17x = 1,602.53 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.17x = 1,063,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,887.62/1,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.22

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