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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.93, 1,610.36 and 635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.93, 1,610.36 and 635.82 is: 877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.93 : 1,610.36 = 635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.93/1,610.36 = 635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.93x = 1,610.36 × 635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.93x = 1,023,900.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,900.68/1,166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.43

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