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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.98, 1,743.34 and 431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.98, 1,743.34 and 431.66 is: 647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.98 : 1,743.34 = 431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.98/1,743.34 = 431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.98x = 1,743.34 × 431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.98x = 752,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,530.14/1,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.63

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