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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.19, 1,743.39 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.19, 1,743.39 and 381.96 is: 572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.19 : 1,743.39 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.19/1,743.39 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.19x = 1,743.39 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.19x = 665,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,905.24/1,162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.97

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