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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.32, 1,608.14 and 667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.32, 1,608.14 and 667.98 is: 921.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.32 : 1,608.14 = 667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.32/1,608.14 = 667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.32x = 1,608.14 × 667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.32x = 1,074,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,205.36/1,165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.81

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