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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.26, 1,602.57 and 663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.26, 1,602.57 and 663.95 is: 916.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.26 : 1,602.57 = 663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.26/1,602.57 = 663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.26x = 1,602.57 × 663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.26x = 1,064,020.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,020.69/1,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.26

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