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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.26, 1,743.60 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.26, 1,743.60 and 431.86 is: 647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.26 : 1,743.60 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.26/1,743.60 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.26x = 1,743.60 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.26x = 752,991.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,991.10/1,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.87

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