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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.62, 1,748.67 and 582.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.62, 1,748.67 and 582.06 is: 872.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.62 : 1,748.67 = 582.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.62/1,748.67 = 582.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.62x = 1,748.67 × 582.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.62x = 1,017,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,827.95/1,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.46

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