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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.84, 1,603.50 and 664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.84, 1,603.50 and 664.40 is: 916.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.84 : 1,603.50 = 664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.84/1,603.50 = 664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.84x = 1,603.50 × 664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.84x = 1,065,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,365.40/1,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.96

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