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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.96, 1,603.60 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.96, 1,603.60 and 664.76 is: 917.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.96 : 1,603.60 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.96/1,603.60 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.96x = 1,603.60 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.96x = 1,066,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,009.14/1,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.42

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