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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.62, 1,747.98 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.62, 1,747.98 and 434.97 is: 652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.62 : 1,747.98 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.62/1,747.98 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.62x = 1,747.98 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.62x = 760,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,318.86/1,165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.28

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