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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.52, 1,749.42 and 679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.52, 1,749.42 and 679.08 is: 1,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.52 : 1,749.42 = 679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.52/1,749.42 = 679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.52x = 1,749.42 × 679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.52x = 1,187,996.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,996.13/1,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.41

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