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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.60, 1,746.28 and 615.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.60, 1,746.28 and 615.90 is: 924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.60 : 1,746.28 = 615.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.60/1,746.28 = 615.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.60x = 1,746.28 × 615.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.60x = 1,075,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,537.71/1,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.32

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