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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.69, 1,747.22 and 424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.69, 1,747.22 and 424.37 is: 636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.69 : 1,747.22 = 424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.69/1,747.22 = 424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.69x = 1,747.22 × 424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.69x = 741,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,467.75/1,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.62

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