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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.97, 1,743.91 and 676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.97, 1,743.91 and 676.17 is: 1,013.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.97 : 1,743.91 = 676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.97/1,743.91 = 676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.97x = 1,743.91 × 676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.97x = 1,179,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,176.24/1,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.94

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