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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.03, 1,746.93 and 434.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.03, 1,746.93 and 434.00 is: 650.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.03 : 1,746.93 = 434.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.03/1,746.93 = 434.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.03x = 1,746.93 × 434.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.03x = 758,173.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,173.61/1,165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.78

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