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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.54, 1,745.34 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.54, 1,745.34 and 383.55 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.54 : 1,745.34 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.54/1,745.34 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.54x = 1,745.34 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.54x = 669,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,425.16/1,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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