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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.12, 1,747.60 and 434.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.12, 1,747.60 and 434.36 is: 651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.12 : 1,747.60 = 434.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.12/1,747.60 = 434.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.12x = 1,747.60 × 434.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.12x = 759,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,087.54/1,165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.51

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