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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.65, 1,608.55 and 745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.65, 1,608.55 and 745.84 is: 1,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.65 : 1,608.55 = 745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.65/1,608.55 = 745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.65x = 1,608.55 × 745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.65x = 1,199,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,720.93/1,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.23

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