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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.38, 1,750.07 and 435.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.38, 1,750.07 and 435.86 is: 653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.38 : 1,750.07 = 435.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.38/1,750.07 = 435.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.38x = 1,750.07 × 435.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.38x = 762,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,783.33/1,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.98

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