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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.88, 1,750.32 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.88, 1,750.32 and 301.08 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.88 : 1,750.32 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.88/1,750.32 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.88x = 1,750.32 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.88x = 526,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,986.35/1,166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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