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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.77, 1,748.70 and 435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.77, 1,748.70 and 435.27 is: 652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.77 : 1,748.70 = 435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.77/1,748.70 = 435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.77x = 1,748.70 × 435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.77x = 761,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,156.65/1,165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.92

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