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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.19, 1,748.08 and 434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.19, 1,748.08 and 434.82 is: 652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.19 : 1,748.08 = 434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.19/1,748.08 = 434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.19x = 1,748.08 × 434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.19x = 760,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,097.41/1,165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.34

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