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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.86, 1,748.21 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.86, 1,748.21 and 434.48 is: 652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.86 : 1,748.21 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.86/1,748.21 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.86x = 1,748.21 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.86x = 759,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,551.37/1,164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.05

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