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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.76, 1,745.70 and 433.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.76, 1,745.70 and 433.27 is: 649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.76 : 1,745.70 = 433.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.76/1,745.70 = 433.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.76x = 1,745.70 × 433.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.76x = 756,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,359.44/1,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.93

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