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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.91, 1,608.12 and 834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.91, 1,608.12 and 834.76 is: 1,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.91 : 1,608.12 = 834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.91/1,608.12 = 834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.91x = 1,608.12 × 834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.91x = 1,342,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,396.26/1,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.38

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