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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.64, 1,749.95 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.64, 1,749.95 and 344.91 is: 517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.64 : 1,749.95 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.64/1,749.95 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.64x = 1,749.95 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.64x = 603,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,581.39/1,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.37

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