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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.08, 1,748.28 and 435.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.08, 1,748.28 and 435.15 is: 652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.08 : 1,748.28 = 435.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.08/1,748.28 = 435.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.08x = 1,748.28 × 435.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.08x = 760,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,764.04/1,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.97

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