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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.70, 1,748.81 and 618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.70, 1,748.81 and 618.32 is: 926.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.70 : 1,748.81 = 618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.70/1,748.81 = 618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.70x = 1,748.81 × 618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.70x = 1,081,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,324.20/1,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.82

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