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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.28, 1,742.30 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.28, 1,742.30 and 431.64 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.28 : 1,742.30 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.28/1,742.30 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.28x = 1,742.30 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.28x = 752,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,046.37/1,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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