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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.64, 1,603.06 and 664.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.64, 1,603.06 and 664.27 is: 916.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.64 : 1,603.06 = 664.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.64/1,603.06 = 664.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.64x = 1,603.06 × 664.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.64x = 1,064,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,863.51/1,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.69

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