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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.96, 1,750.51 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.96, 1,750.51 and 301.25 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.96 : 1,750.51 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.96/1,750.51 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.96x = 1,750.51 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.96x = 527,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,340.38/1,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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