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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.21, 1,743.32 and 674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.21, 1,743.32 and 674.93 is: 1,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.21 : 1,743.32 = 674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.21/1,743.32 = 674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.21x = 1,743.32 × 674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.21x = 1,176,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,618.97/1,162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.40

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