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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.44, 1,745.37 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.44, 1,745.37 and 383.50 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.44 : 1,745.37 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.44/1,745.37 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.44x = 1,745.37 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.44x = 669,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,343.03/1,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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