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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.14, 1,607.88 and 661.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.14, 1,607.88 and 661.09 is: 912.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.14 : 1,607.88 = 661.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.14/1,607.88 = 661.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.14x = 1,607.88 × 661.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.14x = 1,062,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,949.37/1,165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.29

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