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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.11, 1,746.21 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.11, 1,746.21 and 373.55 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.11 : 1,746.21 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.11/1,746.21 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.11x = 1,746.21 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.11x = 652,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,288.01/1,164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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