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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.68, 1,748.36 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.68, 1,748.36 and 435.06 is: 652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.68 : 1,748.36 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.68/1,748.36 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.68x = 1,748.36 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.68x = 760,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,639.33/1,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.53

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