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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.35, 1,606.81 and 660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.35, 1,606.81 and 660.29 is: 911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.35 : 1,606.81 = 660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.35/1,606.81 = 660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.35x = 1,606.81 × 660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.35x = 1,060,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,960.03/1,164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.20

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