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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.18, 1,607.51 and 792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.18, 1,607.51 and 792.50 is: 1,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.18 : 1,607.51 = 792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.18/1,607.51 = 792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.18x = 1,607.51 × 792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.18x = 1,273,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,953.74/1,166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.41

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