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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.36, 1,743.36 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.36, 1,743.36 and 382.38 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.36 : 1,743.36 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.36/1,743.36 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.36x = 1,743.36 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.36x = 666,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,626.00/1,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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