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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.89, 1,744.65 and 537.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.89, 1,744.65 and 537.93 is: 807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.89 : 1,744.65 = 537.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.89/1,744.65 = 537.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.89x = 1,744.65 × 537.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.89x = 938,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,499.57/1,162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.04

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