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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.52, 1,747.64 and 678.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.52, 1,747.64 and 678.68 is: 1,016.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.52 : 1,747.64 = 678.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.52/1,747.64 = 678.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.52x = 1,747.64 × 678.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.52x = 1,186,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,088.32/1,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.77

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