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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.37, 1,604.00 and 665.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.37, 1,604.00 and 665.07 is: 917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.37 : 1,604.00 = 665.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.37/1,604.00 = 665.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.37x = 1,604.00 × 665.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.37x = 1,066,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,768.95/1,162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.76

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