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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.79, 1,747.49 and 434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.79, 1,747.49 and 434.38 is: 651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.79 : 1,747.49 = 434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.79/1,747.49 = 434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.79x = 1,747.49 × 434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.79x = 759,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,067.05/1,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.68

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