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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.15, 1,763.41 and 435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.15, 1,763.41 and 435.28 is: 653.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.15 : 1,763.41 = 435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.15/1,763.41 = 435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.15x = 1,763.41 × 435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.15x = 767,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,571.61/1,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.17

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