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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.28, 1,749.76 and 507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.28, 1,749.76 and 507.76 is: 761.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.28 : 1,749.76 = 507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.28/1,749.76 = 507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.28x = 1,749.76 × 507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.28x = 888,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,458.14/1,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.79

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