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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.25, 1,602.17 and 663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.25, 1,602.17 and 663.86 is: 915.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.25 : 1,602.17 = 663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.25/1,602.17 = 663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.25x = 1,602.17 × 663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.25x = 1,063,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,616.58/1,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.92

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