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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.94, 1,744.06 and 382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.94, 1,744.06 and 382.79 is: 574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.94 : 1,744.06 = 382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.94/1,744.06 = 382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.94x = 1,744.06 × 382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.94x = 667,611.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,611.41/1,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.07

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