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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.02, 1,608.36 and 834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.02, 1,608.36 and 834.34 is: 1,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.02 : 1,608.36 = 834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.02/1,608.36 = 834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.02x = 1,608.36 × 834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.02x = 1,341,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,919.08/1,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.85

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