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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.61, 1,744.16 and 382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.61, 1,744.16 and 382.85 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.61 : 1,744.16 = 382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.61/1,744.16 = 382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.61x = 1,744.16 × 382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.61x = 667,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,746.55/1,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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