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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.27, 1,605.42 and 665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.27, 1,605.42 and 665.98 is: 919.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.27 : 1,605.42 = 665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.27/1,605.42 = 665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.27x = 1,605.42 × 665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.27x = 1,069,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,173.60/1,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.11

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