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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.28, 1,749.96 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.28, 1,749.96 and 517.44 is: 776.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.28 : 1,749.96 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.28/1,749.96 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.28x = 1,749.96 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.28x = 905,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,499.30/1,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.40

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