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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.59, 1,748.17 and 435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.59, 1,748.17 and 435.01 is: 652.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.59 : 1,748.17 = 435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.59/1,748.17 = 435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.59x = 1,748.17 × 435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.59x = 760,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,471.43/1,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.43

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