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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.35, 1,602.70 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.35, 1,602.70 and 663.88 is: 916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.35 : 1,602.70 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.35/1,602.70 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.35x = 1,602.70 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.35x = 1,064,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,005.51/1,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.18

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