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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.22, 1,972.82 and 1,162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.22, 1,972.82 and 1,162.63 is: 1,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.22 : 1,972.82 = 1,162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.22/1,972.82 = 1,162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.22x = 1,972.82 × 1,162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.22x = 2,293,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,665.09/1,315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.95

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