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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.15, 1,743.04 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.15, 1,743.04 and 382.15 is: 573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.15 : 1,743.04 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.15/1,743.04 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.15x = 1,743.04 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.15x = 666,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,102.74/1,162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.16

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