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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.65, 1,750.68 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.65, 1,750.68 and 436.84 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.65 : 1,750.68 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.65/1,750.68 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.65x = 1,750.68 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.65x = 764,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,762.67/1,166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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