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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.97, 1,750.46 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.97, 1,750.46 and 301.29 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.97 : 1,750.46 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.97/1,750.46 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.97x = 1,750.46 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.97x = 527,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,396.09/1,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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