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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.34, 1,614.96 and 666.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.34, 1,614.96 and 666.19 is: 919.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.34 : 1,614.96 = 666.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.34/1,614.96 = 666.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.34x = 1,614.96 × 666.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.34x = 1,075,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,870.20/1,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.28

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