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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.14, 1,744.98 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.14, 1,744.98 and 383.11 is: 574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.14 : 1,744.98 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.14/1,744.98 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.14x = 1,744.98 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.14x = 668,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,523.72/1,163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.76

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