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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.66, 1,744.02 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.66, 1,744.02 and 432.12 is: 648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.66 : 1,744.02 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.66/1,744.02 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.66x = 1,744.02 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.66x = 753,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,625.92/1,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.19

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