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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.47, 1,747.58 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.47, 1,747.58 and 434.52 is: 652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.47 : 1,747.58 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.47/1,747.58 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.47x = 1,747.58 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.47x = 759,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,356.29/1,164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.11

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