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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.93, 1,745.40 and 615.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.93, 1,745.40 and 615.46 is: 923.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.93 : 1,745.40 = 615.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.93/1,745.40 = 615.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.93x = 1,745.40 × 615.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.93x = 1,074,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,223.88/1,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.72

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