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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.67, 1,744.47 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.67, 1,744.47 and 432.86 is: 649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.67 : 1,744.47 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.67/1,744.47 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.67x = 1,744.47 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.67x = 755,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,111.28/1,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.46

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