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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.89, 1,749.22 and 436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.89, 1,749.22 and 436.27 is: 653.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.89 : 1,749.22 = 436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.89/1,749.22 = 436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.89x = 1,749.22 × 436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.89x = 763,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,130.03/1,166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.99

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