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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.94, 1,604.99 and 665.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.94, 1,604.99 and 665.51 is: 918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.94 : 1,604.99 = 665.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.94/1,604.99 = 665.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.94x = 1,604.99 × 665.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.94x = 1,068,130.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,130.53/1,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.48

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