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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.29, 1,745.00 and 383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.29, 1,745.00 and 383.26 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.29 : 1,745.00 = 383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.29/1,745.00 = 383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.29x = 1,745.00 × 383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.29x = 668,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,786.59/1,163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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