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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.10, 1,744.92 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.10, 1,744.92 and 383.16 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.10 : 1,744.92 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.10/1,744.92 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.10x = 1,744.92 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.10x = 668,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,583.55/1,163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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