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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.13, 1,749.23 and 435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.13, 1,749.23 and 435.57 is: 653.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.13 : 1,749.23 = 435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.13/1,749.23 = 435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.13x = 1,749.23 × 435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.13x = 761,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,912.11/1,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.37

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