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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.80, 1,608.34 and 668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.80, 1,608.34 and 668.18 is: 921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.80 : 1,608.34 = 668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.80/1,608.34 = 668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.80x = 1,608.34 × 668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.80x = 1,074,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,660.62/1,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.82

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