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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.18, 1,746.12 and 433.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.18, 1,746.12 and 433.56 is: 650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.18 : 1,746.12 = 433.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.18/1,746.12 = 433.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.18x = 1,746.12 × 433.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.18x = 757,047.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,047.79/1,164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.28

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