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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.64, 1,608.39 and 916.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.64, 1,608.39 and 916.98 is: 1,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.64 : 1,608.39 = 916.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.64/1,608.39 = 916.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.64x = 1,608.39 × 916.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.64x = 1,474,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,861.46/1,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.20

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