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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.68, 1,603.26 and 664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.68, 1,603.26 and 664.36 is: 916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.68 : 1,603.26 = 664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.68/1,603.26 = 664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.68x = 1,603.26 × 664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.68x = 1,065,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,141.81/1,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.90

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