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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.10, 1,749.16 and 300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.10, 1,749.16 and 300.41 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.10 : 1,749.16 = 300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.10/1,749.16 = 300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.10x = 1,749.16 × 300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.10x = 525,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,456.41/1,166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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