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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.67, 1,762.28 and 434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.67, 1,762.28 and 434.81 is: 652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.67 : 1,762.28 = 434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.67/1,762.28 = 434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.67x = 1,762.28 × 434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.67x = 766,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,245.98/1,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.31

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