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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.82, 1,750.02 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.82, 1,750.02 and 508.34 is: 762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.82 : 1,750.02 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.82/1,750.02 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.82x = 1,750.02 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.82x = 889,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,605.17/1,166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.42

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