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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.88, 1,603.40 and 637.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.88, 1,603.40 and 637.91 is: 880.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.88 : 1,603.40 = 637.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.88/1,603.40 = 637.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.88x = 1,603.40 × 637.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.88x = 1,022,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,821.70/1,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.32

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