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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.47, 1,602.84 and 637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.47, 1,602.84 and 637.49 is: 879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.47 : 1,602.84 = 637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.47/1,602.84 = 637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.47x = 1,602.84 × 637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.47x = 1,021,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,794.47/1,161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.74

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