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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.94, 1,747.27 and 434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.94, 1,747.27 and 434.43 is: 651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.94 : 1,747.27 = 434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.94/1,747.27 = 434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.94x = 1,747.27 × 434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.94x = 759,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,066.51/1,164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.59

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