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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.66, 1,609.98 and 669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.66, 1,609.98 and 669.29 is: 923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.66 : 1,609.98 = 669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.66/1,609.98 = 669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.66x = 1,609.98 × 669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.66x = 1,077,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,543.51/1,166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.61

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