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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.08, 1,743.84 and 614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.08, 1,743.84 and 614.68 is: 922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.08 : 1,743.84 = 614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.08/1,743.84 = 614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.08x = 1,743.84 × 614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.08x = 1,071,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,903.57/1,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.40

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