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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.62, 1,604.32 and 665.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.62, 1,604.32 and 665.15 is: 917.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.62 : 1,604.32 = 665.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.62/1,604.32 = 665.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.62x = 1,604.32 × 665.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.62x = 1,067,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,107.50/1,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.85

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