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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.73, 1,744.77 and 383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.73, 1,744.77 and 383.30 is: 575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.73 : 1,744.77 = 383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.73/1,744.77 = 383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.73x = 1,744.77 × 383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.73x = 668,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,770.34/1,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.17

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