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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.49, 1,606.60 and 666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.49, 1,606.60 and 666.78 is: 919.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.49 : 1,606.60 = 666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.49/1,606.60 = 666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.49x = 1,606.60 × 666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.49x = 1,071,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,248.75/1,164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.93

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