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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.38, 1,608.03 and 699.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.38, 1,608.03 and 699.63 is: 965.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.38 : 1,608.03 = 699.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.38/1,608.03 = 699.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.38x = 1,608.03 × 699.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.38x = 1,125,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,026.03/1,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.37

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