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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.83, 1,604.66 and 665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.83, 1,604.66 and 665.44 is: 918.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.83 : 1,604.66 = 665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.83/1,604.66 = 665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.83x = 1,604.66 × 665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.83x = 1,067,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,801.35/1,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.28

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