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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.46, 1,742.16 and 1,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.46, 1,742.16 and 1,007.75 is: 1,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.46 : 1,742.16 = 1,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.46/1,742.16 = 1,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.46x = 1,742.16 × 1,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.46x = 1,755,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,661.74/1,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.30

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