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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.99, 1,747.97 and 549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.99, 1,747.97 and 549.77 is: 823.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.99 : 1,747.97 = 549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.99/1,747.97 = 549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.99x = 1,747.97 × 549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.99x = 960,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,969.98/1,166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.46

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