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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.68, 1,733.14 and 386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.68, 1,733.14 and 386 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.68 : 1,733.14 = 386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.68/1,733.14 = 386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.68x = 1,733.14 × 386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.68x = 668,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,992.04/1,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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