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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.09, 1,744.23 and 432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.09, 1,744.23 and 432.65 is: 648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.09 : 1,744.23 = 432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.09/1,744.23 = 432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.09x = 1,744.23 × 432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.09x = 754,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,641.11/1,163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.82

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