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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.47, 1,747.85 and 425.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.47, 1,747.85 and 425.00 is: 637.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.47 : 1,747.85 = 425.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.47/1,747.85 = 425.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.47x = 1,747.85 × 425.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.47x = 742,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,825.39/1,165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.36

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