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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.42, 1,742.70 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.42, 1,742.70 and 545.50 is: 817.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.42 : 1,742.70 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.42/1,742.70 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.42x = 1,742.70 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.42x = 950,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,642.85/1,162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.81

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