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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.60, 1,609.50 and 747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.60, 1,609.50 and 747.02 is: 1,030.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.60 : 1,609.50 = 747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.60/1,609.50 = 747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.60x = 1,609.50 × 747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.60x = 1,202,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,328.69/1,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.63

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