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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.20, 1,745.52 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.20, 1,745.52 and 618 is: 925.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.20 : 1,745.52 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.20/1,745.52 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.20x = 1,745.52 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.20x = 1,078,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,731.36/1,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.79

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