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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.46, 1,746.14 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.46, 1,746.14 and 433.58 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.46 : 1,746.14 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.46/1,746.14 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.46x = 1,746.14 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.46x = 757,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,091.38/1,164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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