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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.34, 1,742.11 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.34, 1,742.11 and 430.92 is: 646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.34 : 1,742.11 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.34/1,742.11 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.34x = 1,742.11 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.34x = 750,708.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,708.96/1,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.42

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