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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.04, 1,604.88 and 665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.04, 1,604.88 and 665.50 is: 918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.04 : 1,604.88 = 665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.04/1,604.88 = 665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.04x = 1,604.88 × 665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.04x = 1,068,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,046.64/1,163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.32

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