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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.11, 1,748.54 and 876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.11, 1,748.54 and 876.94 is: 1,314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.11 : 1,748.54 = 876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.11/1,748.54 = 876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.11x = 1,748.54 × 876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.11x = 1,533,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,362.49/1,166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.94

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