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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.79, 1,605.99 and 659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.79, 1,605.99 and 659.62 is: 910.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.79 : 1,605.99 = 659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.79/1,605.99 = 659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.79x = 1,605.99 × 659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.79x = 1,059,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,343.12/1,163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.25

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