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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.16, 1,747.18 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.16, 1,747.18 and 424.24 is: 636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.16 : 1,747.18 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.16/1,747.18 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.16x = 1,747.18 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.16x = 741,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,230.43/1,165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.16

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