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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.19, 1,756.40 and 430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.19, 1,756.40 and 430.63 is: 645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.19 : 1,756.40 = 430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.19/1,756.40 = 430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.19x = 1,756.40 × 430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.19x = 756,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,358.53/1,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.80

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