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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.63, 1,609.89 and 669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.63, 1,609.89 and 669.26 is: 923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.63 : 1,609.89 = 669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.63/1,609.89 = 669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.63x = 1,609.89 × 669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.63x = 1,077,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,431.49/1,166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.54

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