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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.97, 1,744.37 and 643.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.97, 1,744.37 and 643.19 is: 963.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.97 : 1,744.37 = 643.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.97/1,744.37 = 643.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.97x = 1,744.37 × 643.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.97x = 1,121,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,958.12/1,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.91

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