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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.43, 1,602.34 and 663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.43, 1,602.34 and 663.93 is: 915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.43 : 1,602.34 = 663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.43/1,602.34 = 663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.43x = 1,602.34 × 663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.43x = 1,063,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,841.60/1,161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.98

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