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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.46, 1,744.56 and 393.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.46, 1,744.56 and 393.42 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.46 : 1,744.56 = 393.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.46/1,744.56 = 393.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.46x = 1,744.56 × 393.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.46x = 686,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,344.80/1,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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