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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.18, 1,602.42 and 637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.18, 1,602.42 and 637.20 is: 879.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.18 : 1,602.42 = 637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.18/1,602.42 = 637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.18x = 1,602.42 × 637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.18x = 1,021,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,062.02/1,161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.33

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