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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.76, 1,608.74 and 668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.76, 1,608.74 and 668.44 is: 922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.76 : 1,608.74 = 668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.76/1,608.74 = 668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.76x = 1,608.74 × 668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.76x = 1,075,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,347.34/1,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.44

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