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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.38, 1,748.64 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.38, 1,748.64 and 549.76 is: 824.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.38 : 1,748.64 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.38/1,748.64 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.38x = 1,748.64 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.38x = 961,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,332.33/1,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.20

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