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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.56, 1,747.80 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.56, 1,747.80 and 435.12 is: 652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.56 : 1,747.80 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.56/1,747.80 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.56x = 1,747.80 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.56x = 760,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,502.74/1,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.48

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