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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.72, 1,603.28 and 664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.72, 1,603.28 and 664.43 is: 916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.72 : 1,603.28 = 664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.72/1,603.28 = 664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.72x = 1,603.28 × 664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.72x = 1,065,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,260.98/1,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.97

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