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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.25, 1,603.98 and 665.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.25, 1,603.98 and 665.06 is: 917.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.25 : 1,603.98 = 665.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.25/1,603.98 = 665.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.25x = 1,603.98 × 665.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.25x = 1,066,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,742.94/1,162.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.83

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