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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.59, 1,743.58 and 614.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.59, 1,743.58 and 614.63 is: 921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.59 : 1,743.58 = 614.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.59/1,743.58 = 614.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.59x = 1,743.58 × 614.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.59x = 1,071,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,644.78/1,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.77

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