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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.16, 1,749.36 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.16, 1,749.36 and 435.84 is: 653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.16 : 1,749.36 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.16/1,749.36 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.16x = 1,749.36 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.16x = 762,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,441.06/1,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.80

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