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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.93, 1,761.27 and 434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.93, 1,761.27 and 434.38 is: 651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.93 : 1,761.27 = 434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.93/1,761.27 = 434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.93x = 1,761.27 × 434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.93x = 765,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,060.46/1,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.15

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