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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.44, 1,608.26 and 668.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.44, 1,608.26 and 668.06 is: 921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.44 : 1,608.26 = 668.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.44/1,608.26 = 668.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.44x = 1,608.26 × 668.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.44x = 1,074,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,414.18/1,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.90

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