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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.73, 1,603.20 and 650.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.73, 1,603.20 and 650.71 is: 897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.73 : 1,603.20 = 650.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.73/1,603.20 = 650.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.73x = 1,603.20 × 650.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.73x = 1,043,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,218.27/1,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.99

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