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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.17, 1,747.56 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.17, 1,747.56 and 332.15 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.17 : 1,747.56 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.17/1,747.56 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.17x = 1,747.56 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.17x = 580,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,443.32/1,165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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