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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.14, 1,603.50 and 664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.14, 1,603.50 and 664.94 is: 917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.14 : 1,603.50 = 664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.14/1,603.50 = 664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.14x = 1,603.50 × 664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.14x = 1,066,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,231.29/1,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.47

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