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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.23, 1,744.85 and 285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.23, 1,744.85 and 285.74 is: 428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.23 : 1,744.85 = 285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.23/1,744.85 = 285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.23x = 1,744.85 × 285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.23x = 498,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,564.71/1,163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.60

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