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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.23, 1,602.48 and 657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.23, 1,602.48 and 657.08 is: 906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.23 : 1,602.48 = 657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.23/1,602.48 = 657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.23x = 1,602.48 × 657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.23x = 1,052,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,957.56/1,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.76

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