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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.27, 1,742.01 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.27, 1,742.01 and 381.24 is: 571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.27 : 1,742.01 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.27/1,742.01 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.27x = 1,742.01 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.27x = 664,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,122.46/1,161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.89

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