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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.79, 1,748.49 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.79, 1,748.49 and 425.25 is: 637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.79 : 1,748.49 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.79/1,748.49 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.79x = 1,748.49 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.79x = 743,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,543.78/1,165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.80

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