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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.79, 1,603.22 and 630.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.79, 1,603.22 and 630.67 is: 870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.79 : 1,603.22 = 630.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.79/1,603.22 = 630.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.79x = 1,603.22 × 630.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.79x = 1,011,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,095.53/1,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.29

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