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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.41, 1,748.99 and 344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.41, 1,748.99 and 344.57 is: 516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.41 : 1,748.99 = 344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.41/1,748.99 = 344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.41x = 1,748.99 × 344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.41x = 602,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,641.60/1,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.66

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