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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.25, 1,602.86 and 664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.25, 1,602.86 and 664.16 is: 916.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.25 : 1,602.86 = 664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.25/1,602.86 = 664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.25x = 1,602.86 × 664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.25x = 1,064,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,555.50/1,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.73

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