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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.28, 1,746.45 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.28, 1,746.45 and 433.71 is: 650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.28 : 1,746.45 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.28/1,746.45 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.28x = 1,746.45 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.28x = 757,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,458.96/1,164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.58

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