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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.09, 1,740.39 and 916.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.09, 1,740.39 and 916.98 is: 1,373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.09 : 1,740.39 = 916.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.09/1,740.39 = 916.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.09x = 1,740.39 × 916.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.09x = 1,595,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,902.82/1,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.30

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