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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.87, 1,747.26 and 434.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.87, 1,747.26 and 434.45 is: 651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.87 : 1,747.26 = 434.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.87/1,747.26 = 434.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.87x = 1,747.26 × 434.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.87x = 759,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,088.37/1,164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.65

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