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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.23, 1,758.50 and 431.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.23, 1,758.50 and 431.74 is: 647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.23 : 1,758.50 = 431.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.23/1,758.50 = 431.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.23x = 1,758.50 × 431.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.23x = 759,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,214.79/1,172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.67

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