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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.67, 1,748.11 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.67, 1,748.11 and 425.10 is: 637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.67 : 1,748.11 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.67/1,748.11 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.67x = 1,748.11 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.67x = 743,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,128.65/1,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.51

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