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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.13, 1,743.01 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.13, 1,743.01 and 431.57 is: 647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.13 : 1,743.01 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.13/1,743.01 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.13x = 1,743.01 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.13x = 752,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,234.10/1,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.29

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