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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.06, 1,743.31 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.06, 1,743.31 and 382 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.06 : 1,743.31 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.06/1,743.31 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.06x = 1,743.31 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.06x = 665,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,944.42/1,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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