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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.60, 1,608.34 and 668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.60, 1,608.34 and 668.14 is: 921.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.60 : 1,608.34 = 668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.60/1,608.34 = 668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.60x = 1,608.34 × 668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.60x = 1,074,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,596.29/1,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.93

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