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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.58, 1,744.34 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.58, 1,744.34 and 615.24 is: 923.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.58 : 1,744.34 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.58/1,744.34 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.58x = 1,744.34 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.58x = 1,073,184.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,184.67/1,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.11

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