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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.06, 1,748.67 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.06, 1,748.67 and 385.92 is: 578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.06 : 1,748.67 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.06/1,748.67 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.06x = 1,748.67 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.06x = 674,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,846.73/1,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.74

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