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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.68, 1,749.98 and 679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.68, 1,749.98 and 679.37 is: 1,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.68 : 1,749.98 = 679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.68/1,749.98 = 679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.68x = 1,749.98 × 679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.68x = 1,188,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,876.86/1,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.02

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