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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.47, 1,749.73 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.47, 1,749.73 and 344.76 is: 517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.47 : 1,749.73 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.47/1,749.73 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.47x = 1,749.73 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.47x = 603,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,236.91/1,166.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.15

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