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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.26, 1,603.97 and 664.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.26, 1,603.97 and 664.77 is: 917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.26 : 1,603.97 = 664.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.26/1,603.97 = 664.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.26x = 1,603.97 × 664.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.26x = 1,066,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,267.81/1,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.41

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