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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.16, 1,605.24 and 665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.16, 1,605.24 and 665.68 is: 918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.16 : 1,605.24 = 665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.16/1,605.24 = 665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.16x = 1,605.24 × 665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.16x = 1,068,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,576.16/1,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.68

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