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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.06, 1,747.92 and 733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.06, 1,747.92 and 733.52 is: 1,099.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.06 : 1,747.92 = 733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.06/1,747.92 = 733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.06x = 1,747.92 × 733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.06x = 1,282,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,134.28/1,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.54

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