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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.59, 1,751.25 and 818.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.59, 1,751.25 and 818.49 is: 1,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.59 : 1,751.25 = 818.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.59/1,751.25 = 818.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.59x = 1,751.25 × 818.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.59x = 1,433,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,380.61/1,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.69

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