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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.04, 1,747.98 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.04, 1,747.98 and 435.08 is: 652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.04 : 1,747.98 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.04/1,747.98 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.04x = 1,747.98 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.04x = 760,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,511.14/1,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.22

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