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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.11, 1,746.63 and 434.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.11, 1,746.63 and 434.19 is: 650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.11 : 1,746.63 = 434.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.11/1,746.63 = 434.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.11x = 1,746.63 × 434.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.11x = 758,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,369.28/1,165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.90

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