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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.42, 1,602.78 and 637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.42, 1,602.78 and 637.44 is: 879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.42 : 1,602.78 = 637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.42/1,602.78 = 637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.42x = 1,602.78 × 637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.42x = 1,021,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,676.08/1,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.68

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