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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.40, 1,609.92 and 835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.40, 1,609.92 and 835.56 is: 1,153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.40 : 1,609.92 = 835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.40/1,609.92 = 835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.40x = 1,609.92 × 835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.40x = 1,345,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,184.76/1,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.28

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