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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.32, 1,744.53 and 432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.32, 1,744.53 and 432.73 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.32 : 1,744.53 = 432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.32/1,744.53 = 432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.32x = 1,744.53 × 432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.32x = 754,910.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,910.47/1,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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