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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.13, 1,743.53 and 577.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.13, 1,743.53 and 577.31 is: 866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.13 : 1,743.53 = 577.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.13/1,743.53 = 577.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.13x = 1,743.53 × 577.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.13x = 1,006,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,554.42/1,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.13

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