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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.30, 1,744.68 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.30, 1,744.68 and 393.80 is: 590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.30 : 1,744.68 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.30/1,744.68 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.30x = 1,744.68 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.30x = 687,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,054.98/1,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.61

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