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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.10, 1,741.08 and 614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.10, 1,741.08 and 614.66 is: 920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.10 : 1,741.08 = 614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.10/1,741.08 = 614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.10x = 1,741.08 × 614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.10x = 1,070,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,172.23/1,162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.90

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