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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.59, 2,432.68 and 1,166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.59, 2,432.68 and 1,166.09 is: 1,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.59 : 2,432.68 = 1,166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.59/2,432.68 = 1,166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.59x = 2,432.68 × 1,166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.59x = 2,836,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,708.74/1,763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.49

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