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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.29, 1,602.58 and 637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.29, 1,602.58 and 637.32 is: 879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.29 : 1,602.58 = 637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.29/1,602.58 = 637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.29x = 1,602.58 × 637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.29x = 1,021,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,354.69/1,161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.50

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