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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.32, 1,756.80 and 1,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.32, 1,756.80 and 1,149.36 is: 1,737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.32 : 1,756.80 = 1,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.32/1,756.80 = 1,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.32x = 1,756.80 × 1,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.32x = 2,019,195.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,195.65/1,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.21

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