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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.58, 1,605.87 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.58, 1,605.87 and 666.06 is: 919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.58 : 1,605.87 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.58/1,605.87 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.58x = 1,605.87 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.58x = 1,069,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,605.77/1,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.24

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