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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.26, 1,743.39 and 615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.26, 1,743.39 and 615.51 is: 923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.26 : 1,743.39 = 615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.26/1,743.39 = 615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.26x = 1,743.39 × 615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.26x = 1,073,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,073.98/1,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.27

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