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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.73, 1,743.31 and 675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.73, 1,743.31 and 675.76 is: 1,012.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.73 : 1,743.31 = 675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.73/1,743.31 = 675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.73x = 1,743.31 × 675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.73x = 1,178,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,059.17/1,163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.31

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