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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.09, 1,749.32 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.09, 1,749.32 and 385.86 is: 578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.09 : 1,749.32 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.09/1,749.32 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.09x = 1,749.32 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.09x = 674,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,990.69/1,166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.85

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