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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.92, 1,744.42 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.92, 1,744.42 and 432.32 is: 648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.92 : 1,744.42 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.92/1,744.42 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.92x = 1,744.42 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.92x = 754,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,147.65/1,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.49

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