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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.74, 1,603.29 and 664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.74, 1,603.29 and 664.47 is: 917.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.74 : 1,603.29 = 664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.74/1,603.29 = 664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.74x = 1,603.29 × 664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.74x = 1,065,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,343.78/1,161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.03

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