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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.34, 1,749.62 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.34, 1,749.62 and 300.66 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.34 : 1,749.62 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.34/1,749.62 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.34x = 1,749.62 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.34x = 526,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,033.25/1,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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