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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.83, 1,604.71 and 665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.83, 1,604.71 and 665.48 is: 918.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.83 : 1,604.71 = 665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.83/1,604.71 = 665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.83x = 1,604.71 × 665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.83x = 1,067,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,900.48/1,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.36

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