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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.21, 1,745.00 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.21, 1,745.00 and 382.95 is: 574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.21 : 1,745.00 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.21/1,745.00 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.21x = 1,745.00 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.21x = 668,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,245.84/1,163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.49

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