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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.81, 1,748.66 and 435.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.81, 1,748.66 and 435.33 is: 652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.81 : 1,748.66 = 435.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.81/1,748.66 = 435.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.81x = 1,748.66 × 435.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.81x = 761,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,244.16/1,165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.97

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