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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.62, 1,755.12 and 429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.62, 1,755.12 and 429.16 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.62 : 1,755.12 = 429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.62/1,755.12 = 429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.62x = 1,755.12 × 429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.62x = 753,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,227.30/1,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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