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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.34, 1,751.13 and 618.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.34, 1,751.13 and 618.78 is: 929.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.34 : 1,751.13 = 618.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.34/1,751.13 = 618.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.34x = 1,751.13 × 618.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.34x = 1,083,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,564.22/1,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.03

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