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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.90, 1,747.64 and 434.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.90, 1,747.64 and 434.69 is: 652.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.90 : 1,747.64 = 434.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.90/1,747.64 = 434.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.90x = 1,747.64 × 434.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.90x = 759,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,673.98/1,164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.14

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