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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.76, 1,610 and 642.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.76, 1,610 and 642.68 is: 886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.76 : 1,610 = 642.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.76/1,610 = 642.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.76x = 1,610 × 642.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.76x = 1,034,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,714.80/1,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.83

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