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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.27, 1,609.68 and 669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.27, 1,609.68 and 669.24 is: 923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.27 : 1,609.68 = 669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.27/1,609.68 = 669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.27x = 1,609.68 × 669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.27x = 1,077,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,258.90/1,166.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.68

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