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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.66, 1,851.66 and 1,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.66, 1,851.66 and 1,166.40 is: 1,747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.66 : 1,851.66 = 1,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.66/1,851.66 = 1,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.66x = 1,851.66 × 1,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.66x = 2,159,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,776.22/1,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.88

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