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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.74, 1,608.80 and 668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.74, 1,608.80 and 668.50 is: 922.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.74 : 1,608.80 = 668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.74/1,608.80 = 668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.74x = 1,608.80 × 668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.74x = 1,075,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,480.45/1,165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.57

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