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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.60, 1,745.37 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.60, 1,745.37 and 286.11 is: 429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.60 : 1,745.37 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.60/1,745.37 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.60x = 1,745.37 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.60x = 499,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,367.81/1,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.16

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