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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.86, 1,742.52 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.86, 1,742.52 and 431.42 is: 647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.86 : 1,742.52 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.86/1,742.52 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.86x = 1,742.52 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.86x = 751,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,757.98/1,161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.03

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