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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.44, 1,744.35 and 432.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.44, 1,744.35 and 432.53 is: 649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.44 : 1,744.35 = 432.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.44/1,744.35 = 432.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.44x = 1,744.35 × 432.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.44x = 754,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,472.82/1,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.04

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