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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.10, 1,743.10 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.10, 1,743.10 and 431.94 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.10 : 1,743.10 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.10/1,743.10 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.10x = 1,743.10 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.10x = 752,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,913.53/1,163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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