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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.88, 1,749.99 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.88, 1,749.99 and 436.05 is: 653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.88 : 1,749.99 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.88/1,749.99 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.88x = 1,749.99 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.88x = 763,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,083.14/1,166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.95

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