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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.21, 1,744.77 and 393.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.21, 1,744.77 and 393.71 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.21 : 1,744.77 = 393.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.21/1,744.77 = 393.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.21x = 1,744.77 × 393.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.21x = 686,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,933.40/1,163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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