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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.76, 1,748.28 and 435.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.76, 1,748.28 and 435.41 is: 652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.76 : 1,748.28 = 435.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.76/1,748.28 = 435.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.76x = 1,748.28 × 435.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.76x = 761,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,218.59/1,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.98

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