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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.89, 1,604.88 and 665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.89, 1,604.88 and 665.69 is: 918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.89 : 1,604.88 = 665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.89/1,604.88 = 665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.89x = 1,604.88 × 665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.89x = 1,068,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,342.88/1,162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.70

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