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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.62, 1,743.36 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.62, 1,743.36 and 503.82 is: 755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.62 : 1,743.36 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.62/1,743.36 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.62x = 1,743.36 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.62x = 878,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,339.64/1,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.48

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