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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.86, 1,750.37 and 386.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.86, 1,750.37 and 386.83 is: 580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.86 : 1,750.37 = 386.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.86/1,750.37 = 386.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.86x = 1,750.37 × 386.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.86x = 677,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,095.63/1,166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.27

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