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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.68, 1,604.61 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.68, 1,604.61 and 665.34 is: 918.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.68 : 1,604.61 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.68/1,604.61 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.68x = 1,604.61 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.68x = 1,067,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,611.22/1,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.23

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