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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.40, 1,602.78 and 664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.40, 1,602.78 and 664.12 is: 916.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.40 : 1,602.78 = 664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.40/1,602.78 = 664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.40x = 1,602.78 × 664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.40x = 1,064,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,438.25/1,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.51

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