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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.11, 1,745.75 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.11, 1,745.75 and 383.94 is: 575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.11 : 1,745.75 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.11/1,745.75 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.11x = 1,745.75 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.11x = 670,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,264.21/1,164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.78

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