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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.21, 1,602.63 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.21, 1,602.63 and 663.90 is: 916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.21 : 1,602.63 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.21/1,602.63 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.21x = 1,602.63 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.21x = 1,063,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,986.06/1,161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.27

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