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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.12, 1,743.41 and 1,045.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.12, 1,743.41 and 1,045.93 is: 1,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.12 : 1,743.41 = 1,045.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.12/1,743.41 = 1,045.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.12x = 1,743.41 × 1,045.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.12x = 1,823,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,484.82/1,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.11

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