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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.39, 1,608.12 and 667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.39, 1,608.12 and 667.91 is: 921.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.39 : 1,608.12 = 667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.39/1,608.12 = 667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.39x = 1,608.12 × 667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.39x = 1,074,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,083.45/1,165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.65

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