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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.70, 1,749.99 and 436.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.70, 1,749.99 and 436.22 is: 654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.70 : 1,749.99 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.70/1,749.99 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.70x = 1,749.99 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.70x = 763,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,380.64/1,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.31

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