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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.91, 1,603.43 and 637.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.91, 1,603.43 and 637.93 is: 880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.91 : 1,603.43 = 637.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.91/1,603.43 = 637.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.91x = 1,603.43 × 637.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.91x = 1,022,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,876.10/1,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.34

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