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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.99, 1,745.42 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.99, 1,745.42 and 423.57 is: 635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.99 : 1,745.42 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.99/1,745.42 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.99x = 1,745.42 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.99x = 739,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,305.43/1,163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.15

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