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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166, 1,609.26 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166, 1,609.26 and 700.16 is: 966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166 : 1,609.26 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166/1,609.26 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166x = 1,609.26 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166x = 1,126,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,739.48/1,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.33

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