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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.24, 1,602.25 and 663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.24, 1,602.25 and 663.74 is: 915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.24 : 1,602.25 = 663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.24/1,602.25 = 663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.24x = 1,602.25 × 663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.24x = 1,063,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,477.42/1,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.81

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