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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.14, 1,734.38 and 1,084.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.14, 1,734.38 and 1,084.38 is: 1,618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.14 : 1,734.38 = 1,084.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.14/1,734.38 = 1,084.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.14x = 1,734.38 × 1,084.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.14x = 1,880,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,726.98/1,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.33

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