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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.45, 1,609.70 and 635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.45, 1,609.70 and 635.33 is: 876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.45 : 1,609.70 = 635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.45/1,609.70 = 635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.45x = 1,609.70 × 635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.45x = 1,022,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,690.70/1,166.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.75

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