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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.52, 1,602.49 and 663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.52, 1,602.49 and 663.82 is: 915.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.52 : 1,602.49 = 663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.52/1,602.49 = 663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.52x = 1,602.49 × 663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.52x = 1,063,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,764.91/1,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.84

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