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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.44, 1,609.73 and 669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.44, 1,609.73 and 669.04 is: 923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.44 : 1,609.73 = 669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.44/1,609.73 = 669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.44x = 1,609.73 × 669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.44x = 1,076,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,973.76/1,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.30

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