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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.78, 1,763.22 and 435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.78, 1,763.22 and 435.28 is: 652.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.78 : 1,763.22 = 435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.78/1,763.22 = 435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.78x = 1,763.22 × 435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.78x = 767,490.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,490.00/1,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.75

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