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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.39, 1,743.66 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.39, 1,743.66 and 432.02 is: 648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.39 : 1,743.66 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.39/1,743.66 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.39x = 1,743.66 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.39x = 753,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,295.99/1,162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.06

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