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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162, 1,743.01 and 614.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162, 1,743.01 and 614.19 is: 921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162 : 1,743.01 = 614.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162/1,743.01 = 614.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162x = 1,743.01 × 614.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162x = 1,070,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,539.31/1,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.29

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