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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.22, 1,741.74 and 641.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.22, 1,741.74 and 641.43 is: 961.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.22 : 1,741.74 = 641.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.22/1,741.74 = 641.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.22x = 1,741.74 × 641.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.22x = 1,117,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,204.29/1,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.27

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