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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.47, 1,742.07 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.47, 1,742.07 and 431.06 is: 646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.47 : 1,742.07 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.47/1,742.07 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.47x = 1,742.07 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.47x = 750,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,936.69/1,161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.54

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