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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.98, 1,745.12 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.98, 1,745.12 and 383.72 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.98 : 1,745.12 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.98/1,745.12 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.98x = 1,745.12 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.98x = 669,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,642.77/1,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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