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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.45, 1,602.72 and 664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.45, 1,602.72 and 664.11 is: 916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.45 : 1,602.72 = 664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.45/1,602.72 = 664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.45x = 1,602.72 × 664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.45x = 1,064,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,382.38/1,161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.43

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