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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.84, 1,748.22 and 617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.84, 1,748.22 and 617.72 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.84 : 1,748.22 = 617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.84/1,748.22 = 617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.84x = 1,748.22 × 617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.84x = 1,079,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,910.46/1,166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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