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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.34, 1,604.03 and 664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.34, 1,604.03 and 664.97 is: 917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.34 : 1,604.03 = 664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.34/1,604.03 = 664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.34x = 1,604.03 × 664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.34x = 1,066,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,620.48/1,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.65

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