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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.02, 1,747.36 and 672.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.02, 1,747.36 and 672.41 is: 1,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.02 : 1,747.36 = 672.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.02/1,747.36 = 672.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.02x = 1,747.36 × 672.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.02x = 1,174,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,938.98/1,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.65

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