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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.92, 1,610.38 and 669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.92, 1,610.38 and 669.72 is: 924.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.92 : 1,610.38 = 669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.92/1,610.38 = 669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.92x = 1,610.38 × 669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.92x = 1,078,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,503.69/1,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.23

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