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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.37, 1,737.99 and 665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.37, 1,737.99 and 665.64 is: 996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.37 : 1,737.99 = 665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.37/1,737.99 = 665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.37x = 1,737.99 × 665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.37x = 1,156,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,875.66/1,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.99

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