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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.66, 1,604.37 and 665.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.66, 1,604.37 and 665.33 is: 918.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.66 : 1,604.37 = 665.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.66/1,604.37 = 665.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.66x = 1,604.37 × 665.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.66x = 1,067,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,429.41/1,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.10

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