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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.62, 1,608.42 and 668.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.62, 1,608.42 and 668.31 is: 922.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.62 : 1,608.42 = 668.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.62/1,608.42 = 668.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.62x = 1,608.42 × 668.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.62x = 1,074,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,923.17/1,165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.19

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