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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.93, 1,608.62 and 661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.93, 1,608.62 and 661.70 is: 912.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.93 : 1,608.62 = 661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.93/1,608.62 = 661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.93x = 1,608.62 × 661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.93x = 1,064,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,429.53/1,165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.94

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