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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.09, 1,748.61 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.09, 1,748.61 and 344.07 is: 515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.09 : 1,748.61 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.09/1,748.61 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.09x = 1,748.61 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.09x = 601,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,650.80/1,166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.96

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