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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.90, 1,748.37 and 435.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.90, 1,748.37 and 435.53 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.90 : 1,748.37 = 435.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.90/1,748.37 = 435.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.90x = 1,748.37 × 435.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.90x = 761,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,458.84/1,165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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