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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.76, 1,745.64 and 982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.76, 1,745.64 and 982.32 is: 1,473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.76 : 1,745.64 = 982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.76/1,745.64 = 982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.76x = 1,745.64 × 982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.76x = 1,714,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,777.08/1,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.48

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