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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.94, 1,748.92 and 436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.94, 1,748.92 and 436.03 is: 654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.94 : 1,748.92 = 436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.94/1,748.92 = 436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.94x = 1,748.92 × 436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.94x = 762,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,585.55/1,165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.05

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