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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.57, 1,608.03 and 667.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.57, 1,608.03 and 667.95 is: 921.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.57 : 1,608.03 = 667.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.57/1,608.03 = 667.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.57x = 1,608.03 × 667.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.57x = 1,074,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,083.64/1,165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.51

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