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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162, 1,743.72 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162, 1,743.72 and 675.28 is: 1,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162 : 1,743.72 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162/1,743.72 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162x = 1,743.72 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162x = 1,177,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,499.24/1,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.34

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