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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.42, 1,609.56 and 668.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.42, 1,609.56 and 668.99 is: 923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.42 : 1,609.56 = 668.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.42/1,609.56 = 668.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.42x = 1,609.56 × 668.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.42x = 1,076,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,771.50/1,166.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.15

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