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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.74, 1,610.08 and 635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.74, 1,610.08 and 635.63 is: 877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.74 : 1,610.08 = 635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.74/1,610.08 = 635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.74x = 1,610.08 × 635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.74x = 1,023,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,405.51/1,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.15

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