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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.33, 2,477.25 and 1,166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.33, 2,477.25 and 1,166.18 is: 1,608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.33 : 2,477.25 = 1,166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.33/2,477.25 = 1,166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.33x = 2,477.25 × 1,166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.33x = 2,888,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,919.41/1,796.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.24

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