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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.35, 1,744.37 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.35, 1,744.37 and 383.14 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.35 : 1,744.37 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.35/1,744.37 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.35x = 1,744.37 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.35x = 668,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,342.48/1,163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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