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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.62, 1,603.04 and 664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.62, 1,603.04 and 664.23 is: 916.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.62 : 1,603.04 = 664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.62/1,603.04 = 664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.62x = 1,603.04 × 664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.62x = 1,064,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,780.16/1,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.64

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