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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.50, 1,602.95 and 664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.50, 1,602.95 and 664.29 is: 916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.50 : 1,602.95 = 664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.50/1,602.95 = 664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.50x = 1,602.95 × 664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.50x = 1,064,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,820.33/1,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.77

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