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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.73, 1,742.90 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.73, 1,742.90 and 431.31 is: 647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.73 : 1,742.90 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.73/1,742.90 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.73x = 1,742.90 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.73x = 751,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,730.20/1,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.08

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