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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.31, 1,744.75 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.31, 1,744.75 and 432.82 is: 649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.31 : 1,744.75 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.31/1,744.75 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.31x = 1,744.75 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.31x = 755,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,162.70/1,163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.15

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