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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.14, 1,742.01 and 381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.14, 1,742.01 and 381.26 is: 571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.14 : 1,742.01 = 381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.14/1,742.01 = 381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.14x = 1,742.01 × 381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.14x = 664,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,151.86/1,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.99

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