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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.33, 1,747.81 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.33, 1,747.81 and 434.80 is: 652.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.33 : 1,747.81 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.33/1,747.81 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.33x = 1,747.81 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.33x = 759,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,947.79/1,165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.13

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