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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.97, 1,750.49 and 345.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.97, 1,750.49 and 345.26 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.97 : 1,750.49 = 345.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.97/1,750.49 = 345.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.97x = 1,750.49 × 345.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.97x = 604,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,363.70/1,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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