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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.82, 1,744.43 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.82, 1,744.43 and 423.12 is: 634.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.82 : 1,744.43 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.82/1,744.43 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.82x = 1,744.43 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.82x = 738,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,101.11/1,163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.21

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