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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.33, 1,602.74 and 637.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.33, 1,602.74 and 637.46 is: 879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.33 : 1,602.74 = 637.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.33/1,602.74 = 637.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.33x = 1,602.74 × 637.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.33x = 1,021,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,682.64/1,161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.75

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