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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.28, 1,605.20 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.28, 1,605.20 and 665.94 is: 918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.28 : 1,605.20 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.28/1,605.20 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.28x = 1,605.20 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.28x = 1,068,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,958.86/1,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.92

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