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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.52, 1,743.75 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.52, 1,743.75 and 285.02 is: 427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.52 : 1,743.75 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.52/1,743.75 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.52x = 1,743.75 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.52x = 497,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,003.63/1,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.52

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