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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.67, 1,602.65 and 664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.67, 1,602.65 and 664.04 is: 916.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.67 : 1,602.65 = 664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.67/1,602.65 = 664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.67x = 1,602.65 × 664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.67x = 1,064,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,219.96/1,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.11

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