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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.51, 1,603.02 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.51, 1,603.02 and 664.20 is: 916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.51 : 1,603.02 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.51/1,603.02 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.51x = 1,603.02 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.51x = 1,064,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,717.87/1,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.67

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