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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.41, 1,608.43 and 668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.41, 1,608.43 and 668.25 is: 922.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.41 : 1,608.43 = 668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.41/1,608.43 = 668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.41x = 1,608.43 × 668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.41x = 1,074,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,834.81/1,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.28

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