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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166, 1,605.56 and 999.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166, 1,605.56 and 999.82 is: 1,376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166 : 1,605.56 = 999.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166/1,605.56 = 999.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166x = 1,605.56 × 999.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166x = 1,605,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,271.00/1,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.73

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