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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.92, 1,603.16 and 664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.92, 1,603.16 and 664.40 is: 916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.92 : 1,603.16 = 664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.92/1,603.16 = 664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.92x = 1,603.16 × 664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.92x = 1,065,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,139.50/1,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.71

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