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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.77, 1,747.44 and 435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.77, 1,747.44 and 435.02 is: 652.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.77 : 1,747.44 = 435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.77/1,747.44 = 435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.77x = 1,747.44 × 435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.77x = 760,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,162.61/1,165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.07

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