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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.24, 1,604.88 and 665.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.24, 1,604.88 and 665.54 is: 918.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.24 : 1,604.88 = 665.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.24/1,604.88 = 665.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.24x = 1,604.88 × 665.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.24x = 1,068,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,103.81/1,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.22

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