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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.03, 1,603.60 and 664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.03, 1,603.60 and 664.67 is: 917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.03 : 1,603.60 = 664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.03/1,603.60 = 664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.03x = 1,603.60 × 664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.03x = 1,065,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,864.81/1,162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.25

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