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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.43, 1,608.16 and 668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.43, 1,608.16 and 668.09 is: 921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.43 : 1,608.16 = 668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.43/1,608.16 = 668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.43x = 1,608.16 × 668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.43x = 1,074,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,395.61/1,165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.89

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