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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.28, 1,748.87 and 425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.28, 1,748.87 and 425.37 is: 637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.28 : 1,748.87 = 425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.28/1,748.87 = 425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.28x = 1,748.87 × 425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.28x = 743,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,911.82/1,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.85

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