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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.18, 1,975.66 and 1,166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.18, 1,975.66 and 1,166.91 is: 1,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.18 : 1,975.66 = 1,166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.18/1,975.66 = 1,166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.18x = 1,975.66 × 1,166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.18x = 2,305,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,417.41/1,432.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.73

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