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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.33, 1,744.63 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.33, 1,744.63 and 383.15 is: 574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.33 : 1,744.63 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.33/1,744.63 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.33x = 1,744.63 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.33x = 668,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,458.39/1,163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.61

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