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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.38, 1,604.15 and 665.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.38, 1,604.15 and 665.17 is: 917.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.38 : 1,604.15 = 665.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.38/1,604.15 = 665.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.38x = 1,604.15 × 665.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.38x = 1,067,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,029.13/1,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.97

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