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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.82, 1,742.36 and 381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.82, 1,742.36 and 381.64 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.82 : 1,742.36 = 381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.82/1,742.36 = 381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.82x = 1,742.36 × 381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.82x = 664,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,947.10/1,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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