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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.91, 1,608.23 and 946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.91, 1,608.23 and 946.40 is: 1,304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.91 : 1,608.23 = 946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.91/1,608.23 = 946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.91x = 1,608.23 × 946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.91x = 1,522,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,016.10/1,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.31

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