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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.17, 1,750.98 and 778.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.17, 1,750.98 and 778.59 is: 1,169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.17 : 1,750.98 = 778.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.17/1,750.98 = 778.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.17x = 1,750.98 × 778.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.17x = 1,363,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,295.52/1,166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.04

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