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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.46, 1,743.14 and 431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.46, 1,743.14 and 431.58 is: 647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.46 : 1,743.14 = 431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.46/1,743.14 = 431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.46x = 1,743.14 × 431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.46x = 752,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,304.36/1,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.17

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