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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.58, 1,746.76 and 424.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.58, 1,746.76 and 424.19 is: 636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.58 : 1,746.76 = 424.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.58/1,746.76 = 424.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.58x = 1,746.76 × 424.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.58x = 740,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,961.43/1,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.25

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