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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.66, 1,747.18 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.66, 1,747.18 and 508.08 is: 761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.66 : 1,747.18 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.66/1,747.18 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.66x = 1,747.18 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.66x = 887,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,707.21/1,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.55

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