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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.94, 1,747.87 and 731.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.94, 1,747.87 and 731.97 is: 1,096.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.94 : 1,747.87 = 731.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.94/1,747.87 = 731.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.94x = 1,747.87 × 731.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.94x = 1,279,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,388.40/1,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.36

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