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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.79, 1,748.88 and 618.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.79, 1,748.88 and 618.45 is: 927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.79 : 1,748.88 = 618.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.79/1,748.88 = 618.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.79x = 1,748.88 × 618.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.79x = 1,081,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,594.84/1,165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.78

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