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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.42, 1,605.47 and 665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.42, 1,605.47 and 665.95 is: 918.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.42 : 1,605.47 = 665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.42/1,605.47 = 665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.42x = 1,605.47 × 665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.42x = 1,069,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,155.40/1,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.97

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