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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.76, 1,750.38 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.76, 1,750.38 and 344.96 is: 517.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.76 : 1,750.38 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.76/1,750.38 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.76x = 1,750.38 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.76x = 603,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,811.08/1,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.51

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