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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.70, 1,610.08 and 642.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.70, 1,610.08 and 642.74 is: 886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.70 : 1,610.08 = 642.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.70/1,610.08 = 642.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.70x = 1,610.08 × 642.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.70x = 1,034,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,853.16/1,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.99

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