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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.67, 1,745.20 and 423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.67, 1,745.20 and 423.15 is: 634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.67 : 1,745.20 = 423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.67/1,745.20 = 423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.67x = 1,745.20 × 423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.67x = 738,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,481.38/1,163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.61

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