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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.12, 1,747.64 and 646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.12, 1,747.64 and 646.36 is: 968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.12 : 1,747.64 = 646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.12/1,747.64 = 646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.12x = 1,747.64 × 646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.12x = 1,129,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,603.21/1,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.69

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