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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.93, 1,743.63 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.93, 1,743.63 and 382.66 is: 573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.93 : 1,743.63 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.93/1,743.63 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.93x = 1,743.63 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.93x = 667,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,217.46/1,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.74

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