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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.56, 1,609.32 and 746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.56, 1,609.32 and 746.80 is: 1,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.56 : 1,609.32 = 746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.56/1,609.32 = 746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.56x = 1,609.32 × 746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.56x = 1,201,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,840.18/1,166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.24

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