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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.92, 1,604.87 and 665.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.92, 1,604.87 and 665.57 is: 918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.92 : 1,604.87 = 665.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.92/1,604.87 = 665.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.92x = 1,604.87 × 665.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.92x = 1,068,159.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,159.00/1,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.51

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