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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.10, 1,745.10 and 801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.10, 1,745.10 and 801.60 is: 1,199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.10 : 1,745.10 = 801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.10/1,745.10 = 801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.10x = 1,745.10 × 801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.10x = 1,398,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,872.16/1,166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.62

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