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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.80, 1,750.12 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.80, 1,750.12 and 397.28 is: 595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.80 : 1,750.12 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.80/1,750.12 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.80x = 1,750.12 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.80x = 695,287.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,287.67/1,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.89

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