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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.96, 1,609.96 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.96, 1,609.96 and 662.70 is: 914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.96 : 1,609.96 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.96/1,609.96 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.96x = 1,609.96 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.96x = 1,066,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,920.49/1,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.27

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