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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.81, 1,603.38 and 664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.81, 1,603.38 and 664.62 is: 917.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.81 : 1,603.38 = 664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.81/1,603.38 = 664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.81x = 1,603.38 × 664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.81x = 1,065,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,638.42/1,161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.22

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