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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.50, 1,744.32 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.50, 1,744.32 and 432.30 is: 648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.50 : 1,744.32 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.50/1,744.32 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.50x = 1,744.32 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.50x = 754,069.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,069.54/1,162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.66

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