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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.99, 1,603.54 and 630.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.99, 1,603.54 and 630.87 is: 870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.99 : 1,603.54 = 630.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.99/1,603.54 = 630.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.99x = 1,603.54 × 630.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.99x = 1,011,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,622.13/1,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.60

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