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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.13, 1,747.37 and 814.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.13, 1,747.37 and 814.39 is: 1,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.13 : 1,747.37 = 814.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.13/1,747.37 = 814.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.13x = 1,747.37 × 814.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.13x = 1,423,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,032.21/1,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.30

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