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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.04, 1,749.32 and 516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.04, 1,749.32 and 516.92 is: 775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.04 : 1,749.32 = 516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.04/1,749.32 = 516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.04x = 1,749.32 × 516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.04x = 904,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,258.49/1,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.50

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