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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.32, 1,756.41 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.32, 1,756.41 and 430.41 is: 645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.32 : 1,756.41 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.32/1,756.41 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.32x = 1,756.41 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.32x = 755,976.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,976.43/1,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.41

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