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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.41, 1,747.04 and 434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.41, 1,747.04 and 434.43 is: 651.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.41 : 1,747.04 = 434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.41/1,747.04 = 434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.41x = 1,747.04 × 434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.41x = 758,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,964.42/1,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.24

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