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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.66, 1,603.10 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.66, 1,603.10 and 637.68 is: 880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.66 : 1,603.10 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.66/1,603.10 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.66x = 1,603.10 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.66x = 1,022,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,264.81/1,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.00

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