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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.59, 1,746.43 and 433.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.59, 1,746.43 and 433.77 is: 650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.59 : 1,746.43 = 433.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.59/1,746.43 = 433.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.59x = 1,746.43 × 433.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.59x = 757,541.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,541.31/1,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.48

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