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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.08, 1,603.49 and 664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.08, 1,603.49 and 664.74 is: 917.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.08 : 1,603.49 = 664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.08/1,603.49 = 664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.08x = 1,603.49 × 664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.08x = 1,065,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,900.62/1,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.24

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