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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.67, 1,747.47 and 434.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.67, 1,747.47 and 434.86 is: 652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.67 : 1,747.47 = 434.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.67/1,747.47 = 434.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.67x = 1,747.47 × 434.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.67x = 759,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,904.80/1,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.46

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