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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.36, 1,609.79 and 669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.36, 1,609.79 and 669.32 is: 923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.36 : 1,609.79 = 669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.36/1,609.79 = 669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.36x = 1,609.79 × 669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.36x = 1,077,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,460.62/1,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.78

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