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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.76, 1,749.90 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.76, 1,749.90 and 436.44 is: 654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.76 : 1,749.90 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.76/1,749.90 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.76x = 1,749.90 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.76x = 763,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,726.36/1,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.57

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