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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.93, 1,609.82 and 747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.93, 1,609.82 and 747.08 is: 1,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.93 : 1,609.82 = 747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.93/1,609.82 = 747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.93x = 1,609.82 × 747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.93x = 1,202,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,665.58/1,166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.62

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