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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.01, 1,608.99 and 661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.01, 1,608.99 and 661.89 is: 913.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.01 : 1,608.99 = 661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.01/1,608.99 = 661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.01x = 1,608.99 × 661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.01x = 1,064,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,974.39/1,166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.35

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