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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.13, 1,744.71 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.13, 1,744.71 and 393.63 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.13 : 1,744.71 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.13/1,744.71 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.13x = 1,744.71 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.13x = 686,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,770.20/1,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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