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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.64, 1,601.16 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.64, 1,601.16 and 718.56 is: 990.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.64 : 1,601.16 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.64/1,601.16 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.64x = 1,601.16 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.64x = 1,150,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,529.53/1,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.44

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