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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.21, 1,744.96 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.21, 1,744.96 and 382.94 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.21 : 1,744.96 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.21/1,744.96 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.21x = 1,744.96 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.21x = 668,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,218.39/1,163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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