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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.36, 1,742.97 and 675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.36, 1,742.97 and 675.55 is: 1,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.36 : 1,742.97 = 675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.36/1,742.97 = 675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.36x = 1,742.97 × 675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.36x = 1,177,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,463.38/1,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.99

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