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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.65, 1,610.00 and 718.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.65, 1,610.00 and 718.67 is: 991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.65 : 1,610.00 = 718.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.65/1,610.00 = 718.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.65x = 1,610.00 × 718.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.65x = 1,157,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,052.45/1,166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.78

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