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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.72, 1,743.54 and 675.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.72, 1,743.54 and 675.91 is: 1,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.72 : 1,743.54 = 675.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.72/1,743.54 = 675.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.72x = 1,743.54 × 675.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.72x = 1,178,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,476.12/1,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.55

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