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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.29, 1,602.09 and 663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.29, 1,602.09 and 663.81 is: 915.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.29 : 1,602.09 = 663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.29/1,602.09 = 663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.29x = 1,602.09 × 663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.29x = 1,063,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,483.36/1,161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.78

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