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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.94, 1,745.09 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.94, 1,745.09 and 432.50 is: 649.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.94 : 1,745.09 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.94/1,745.09 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.94x = 1,745.09 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.94x = 754,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,740.54/1,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.00

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