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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.32, 1,604.92 and 720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.32, 1,604.92 and 720.44 is: 993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.32 : 1,604.92 = 720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.32/1,604.92 = 720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.32x = 1,604.92 × 720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.32x = 1,156,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,248.56/1,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.92

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