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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.89, 1,608.96 and 668.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.89, 1,608.96 and 668.61 is: 922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.89 : 1,608.96 = 668.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.89/1,608.96 = 668.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.89x = 1,608.96 × 668.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.89x = 1,075,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,766.75/1,165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.70

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