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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.81, 1,747.16 and 434.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.81, 1,747.16 and 434.33 is: 651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.81 : 1,747.16 = 434.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.81/1,747.16 = 434.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.81x = 1,747.16 × 434.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.81x = 758,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,843.73/1,164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.47

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