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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.97, 1,742.82 and 431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.97, 1,742.82 and 431.56 is: 647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.97 : 1,742.82 = 431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.97/1,742.82 = 431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.97x = 1,742.82 × 431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.97x = 752,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,131.40/1,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.29

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