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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.62, 1,609.80 and 669.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.62, 1,609.80 and 669.31 is: 923.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.62 : 1,609.80 = 669.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.62/1,609.80 = 669.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.62x = 1,609.80 × 669.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.62x = 1,077,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,455.24/1,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.57

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