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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.68, 1,750.29 and 386.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.68, 1,750.29 and 386.65 is: 580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.68 : 1,750.29 = 386.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.68/1,750.29 = 386.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.68x = 1,750.29 × 386.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.68x = 676,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,749.63/1,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.06

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