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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.12, 1,762.11 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.12, 1,762.11 and 434.48 is: 651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.12 : 1,762.11 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.12/1,762.11 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.12x = 1,762.11 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.12x = 765,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,607.59/1,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.52

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