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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.18, 1,608.33 and 772.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.18, 1,608.33 and 772.46 is: 1,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.18 : 1,608.33 = 772.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.18/1,608.33 = 772.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.18x = 1,608.33 × 772.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.18x = 1,242,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,370.59/1,166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.33

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