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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.50, 1,748.36 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.50, 1,748.36 and 425.31 is: 638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.50 : 1,748.36 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.50/1,748.36 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.50x = 1,748.36 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.50x = 743,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,584.12/1,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.00

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