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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.73, 1,747.27 and 935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.73, 1,747.27 and 935.04 is: 1,401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.73 : 1,747.27 = 935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.73/1,747.27 = 935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.73x = 1,747.27 × 935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.73x = 1,633,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,775.06/1,165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.51

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