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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.28, 1,603.98 and 664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.28, 1,603.98 and 664.97 is: 917.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.28 : 1,603.98 = 664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.28/1,603.98 = 664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.28x = 1,603.98 × 664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.28x = 1,066,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,593.20/1,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.67

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