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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.89, 1,747.72 and 435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.89, 1,747.72 and 435.27 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.89 : 1,747.72 = 435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.89/1,747.72 = 435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.89x = 1,747.72 × 435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.89x = 760,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,727.91/1,165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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