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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.49, 1,743.87 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.49, 1,743.87 and 382.28 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.49 : 1,743.87 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.49/1,743.87 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.49x = 1,743.87 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.49x = 666,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,637.90/1,162.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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