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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.26, 1,744.79 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.26, 1,744.79 and 383.25 is: 574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.26 : 1,744.79 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.26/1,744.79 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.26x = 1,744.79 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.26x = 668,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,695.39/1,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.85

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