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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.04, 1,608.85 and 661.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.04, 1,608.85 and 661.78 is: 913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.04 : 1,608.85 = 661.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.04/1,608.85 = 661.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.04x = 1,608.85 × 661.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.04x = 1,064,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,707.47/1,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.10

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