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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.59, 1,744.19 and 1,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.59, 1,744.19 and 1,014.97 is: 1,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.59 : 1,744.19 = 1,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.59/1,744.19 = 1,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.59x = 1,744.19 × 1,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.59x = 1,770,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,303.87/1,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.72

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