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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.44, 1,740.24 and 1,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.44, 1,740.24 and 1,018.44 is: 1,524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.44 : 1,740.24 = 1,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.44/1,740.24 = 1,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.44x = 1,740.24 × 1,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.44x = 1,772,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,330.03/1,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.66

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