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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.38, 1,602.71 and 637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.38, 1,602.71 and 637.42 is: 879.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.38 : 1,602.71 = 637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.38/1,602.71 = 637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.38x = 1,602.71 × 637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.38x = 1,021,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,599.41/1,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.64

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