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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.83, 1,608.84 and 668.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.83, 1,608.84 and 668.49 is: 922.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.83 : 1,608.84 = 668.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.83/1,608.84 = 668.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.83x = 1,608.84 × 668.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.83x = 1,075,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,493.45/1,165.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.51

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