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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.74, 1,608.86 and 901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.74, 1,608.86 and 901.22 is: 1,242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.74 : 1,608.86 = 901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.74/1,608.86 = 901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.74x = 1,608.86 × 901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.74x = 1,449,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,924.26/1,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.72

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