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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.97, 1,604.90 and 665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.97, 1,604.90 and 665.60 is: 918.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.97 : 1,604.90 = 665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.97/1,604.90 = 665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.97x = 1,604.90 × 665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.97x = 1,068,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,215.08/1,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.52

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