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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.90, 1,743.92 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.90, 1,743.92 and 382.70 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.90 : 1,743.92 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.90/1,743.92 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.90x = 1,743.92 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.90x = 667,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,398.18/1,162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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