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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.47, 1,747.65 and 678.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.47, 1,747.65 and 678.66 is: 1,017.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.47 : 1,747.65 = 678.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.47/1,747.65 = 678.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.47x = 1,747.65 × 678.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.47x = 1,186,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,060.15/1,165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.67

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