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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.32, 1,743.70 and 382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.32, 1,743.70 and 382.37 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.32 : 1,743.70 = 382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.32/1,743.70 = 382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.32x = 1,743.70 × 382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.32x = 666,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,727.94/1,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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