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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.84, 1,747.28 and 618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.84, 1,747.28 and 618.28 is: 926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.84 : 1,747.28 = 618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.84/1,747.28 = 618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.84x = 1,747.28 × 618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.84x = 1,080,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,305.19/1,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.63

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