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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.86, 1,742.81 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.86, 1,742.81 and 382.41 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.86 : 1,742.81 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.86/1,742.81 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.86x = 1,742.81 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.86x = 666,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,466.06/1,161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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