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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.91, 1,750.42 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.91, 1,750.42 and 386.98 is: 580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.91 : 1,750.42 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.91/1,750.42 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.91x = 1,750.42 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.91x = 677,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,377.53/1,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.49

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