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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.35, 1,602.19 and 913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.35, 1,602.19 and 913.24 is: 1,258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.35 : 1,602.19 = 913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.35/1,602.19 = 913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.35x = 1,602.19 × 913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.35x = 1,463,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,181.13/1,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.82

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