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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.24, 1,763.55 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.24, 1,763.55 and 435.38 is: 653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.24 : 1,763.55 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.24/1,763.55 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.24x = 1,763.55 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.24x = 767,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,804.36/1,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.32

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