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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.89, 1,741.46 and 674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.89, 1,741.46 and 674.46 is: 1,010.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.89 : 1,741.46 = 674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.89/1,741.46 = 674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.89x = 1,741.46 × 674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.89x = 1,174,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,541.74/1,162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.02

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