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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.47, 1,744.01 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.47, 1,744.01 and 432.12 is: 648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.47 : 1,744.01 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.47/1,744.01 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.47x = 1,744.01 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.47x = 753,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,621.60/1,162.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.29

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