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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.88, 1,743.52 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.88, 1,743.52 and 432.32 is: 648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.88 : 1,743.52 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.88/1,743.52 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.88x = 1,743.52 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.88x = 753,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,758.57/1,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.18

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