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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.64, 1,742.27 and 613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.64, 1,742.27 and 613.16 is: 918.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.64 : 1,742.27 = 613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.64/1,742.27 = 613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.64x = 1,742.27 × 613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.64x = 1,068,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,278.50/1,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.84

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