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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.79, 1,750.31 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.79, 1,750.31 and 301.11 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.79 : 1,750.31 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.79/1,750.31 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.79x = 1,750.31 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.79x = 527,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,034.34/1,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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