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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.19, 1,744.55 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.19, 1,744.55 and 577.58 is: 866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.19 : 1,744.55 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.19/1,744.55 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.19x = 1,744.55 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.19x = 1,007,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,617.19/1,163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.25

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