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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.96, 1,748.76 and 434.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.96, 1,748.76 and 434.98 is: 652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.96 : 1,748.76 = 434.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.96/1,748.76 = 434.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.96x = 1,748.76 × 434.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.96x = 760,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,675.62/1,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.40

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