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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.51, 1,756.16 and 1,064.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.51, 1,756.16 and 1,064.45 is: 1,602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.51 : 1,756.16 = 1,064.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.51/1,756.16 = 1,064.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.51x = 1,756.16 × 1,064.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.51x = 1,869,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,347.57/1,166.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.51

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