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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.51, 1,745.27 and 432.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.51, 1,745.27 and 432.89 is: 649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.51 : 1,745.27 = 432.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.51/1,745.27 = 432.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.51x = 1,745.27 × 432.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.51x = 755,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,499.04/1,163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.33

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