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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.71, 1,747.76 and 434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.71, 1,747.76 and 434.81 is: 652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.71 : 1,747.76 = 434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.71/1,747.76 = 434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.71x = 1,747.76 × 434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.71x = 759,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,932.61/1,164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.47

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