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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.40, 1,744.36 and 1,068.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.40, 1,744.36 and 1,068.54 is: 1,603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.40 : 1,744.36 = 1,068.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.40/1,744.36 = 1,068.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.40x = 1,744.36 × 1,068.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.40x = 1,863,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,918.43/1,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.51

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