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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.92, 1,750.56 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.92, 1,750.56 and 387.14 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.92 : 1,750.56 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.92/1,750.56 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.92x = 1,750.56 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.92x = 677,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,711.80/1,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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