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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.72, 1,610.06 and 635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.72, 1,610.06 and 635.59 is: 877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.72 : 1,610.06 = 635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.72/1,610.06 = 635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.72x = 1,610.06 × 635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.72x = 1,023,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,335.60/1,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.11

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