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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.76, 1,743.59 and 675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.76, 1,743.59 and 675.95 is: 1,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.76 : 1,743.59 = 675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.76/1,743.59 = 675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.76x = 1,743.59 × 675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.76x = 1,178,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,567.56/1,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.60

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