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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.02, 1,603.22 and 664.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.02, 1,603.22 and 664.59 is: 916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.02 : 1,603.22 = 664.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.02/1,603.22 = 664.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.02x = 1,603.22 × 664.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.02x = 1,065,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,483.98/1,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.92

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