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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.52, 1,746 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.52, 1,746 and 433.17 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.52 : 1,746 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.52/1,746 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.52x = 1,746 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.52x = 756,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,314.82/1,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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