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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.42, 1,609.78 and 669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.42, 1,609.78 and 669.13 is: 923.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.42 : 1,609.78 = 669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.42/1,609.78 = 669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.42x = 1,609.78 × 669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.42x = 1,077,152.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,152.09/1,166.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.47

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