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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.25, 1,749.49 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.25, 1,749.49 and 435.66 is: 653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.25 : 1,749.49 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.25/1,749.49 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.25x = 1,749.49 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.25x = 762,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,182.81/1,166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.53

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