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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.86, 1,742.16 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.86, 1,742.16 and 381.68 is: 572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.86 : 1,742.16 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.86/1,742.16 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.86x = 1,742.16 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.86x = 664,947.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,947.63/1,161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.31

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