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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.64, 1,743.36 and 431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.64, 1,743.36 and 431.38 is: 647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.64 : 1,743.36 = 431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.64/1,743.36 = 431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.64x = 1,743.36 × 431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.64x = 752,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,050.64/1,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.40

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