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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.67, 1,604.25 and 665.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.67, 1,604.25 and 665.33 is: 918.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.67 : 1,604.25 = 665.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.67/1,604.25 = 665.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.67x = 1,604.25 × 665.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.67x = 1,067,347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,347.63/1,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.02

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