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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.62, 1,746.86 and 433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.62, 1,746.86 and 433.86 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.62 : 1,746.86 = 433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.62/1,746.86 = 433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.62x = 1,746.86 × 433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.62x = 757,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,890.51/1,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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