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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.62, 1,750.62 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.62, 1,750.62 and 426.16 is: 639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.62 : 1,750.62 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.62/1,750.62 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.62x = 1,750.62 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.62x = 746,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,050.53/1,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.50

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