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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.11, 1,603.30 and 657.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.11, 1,603.30 and 657.89 is: 907.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.11 : 1,603.30 = 657.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.11/1,603.30 = 657.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.11x = 1,603.30 × 657.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.11x = 1,054,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,797.40/1,162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.66

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