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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.93, 1,604.84 and 665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.93, 1,604.84 and 665.55 is: 918.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.93 : 1,604.84 = 665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.93/1,604.84 = 665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.93x = 1,604.84 × 665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.93x = 1,068,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,101.26/1,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.46

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