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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.06, 1,742.19 and 381.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.06, 1,742.19 and 381.57 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.06 : 1,742.19 = 381.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.06/1,742.19 = 381.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.06x = 1,742.19 × 381.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.06x = 664,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,765.53/1,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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