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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.07, 1,609.32 and 668.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.07, 1,609.32 and 668.82 is: 923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.07 : 1,609.32 = 668.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.07/1,609.32 = 668.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.07x = 1,609.32 × 668.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.07x = 1,076,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,345.40/1,166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.05

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