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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.08, 1,606.44 and 966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.08, 1,606.44 and 966.16 is: 1,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.08 : 1,606.44 = 966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.08/1,606.44 = 966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.08x = 1,606.44 × 966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.08x = 1,552,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,078.07/1,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.02

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