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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.97, 1,603.25 and 664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.97, 1,603.25 and 664.45 is: 916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.97 : 1,603.25 = 664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.97/1,603.25 = 664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.97x = 1,603.25 × 664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.97x = 1,065,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,268.12/1,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.78

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