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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.49, 1,602.62 and 664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.49, 1,602.62 and 664.30 is: 916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.49 : 1,602.62 = 664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.49/1,602.62 = 664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.49x = 1,602.62 × 664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.49x = 1,064,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,612.62/1,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.59

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