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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.50, 1,746.93 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.50, 1,746.93 and 434.18 is: 651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.50 : 1,746.93 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.50/1,746.93 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.50x = 1,746.93 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.50x = 758,482.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,482.07/1,164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.34

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