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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.16, 1,746.12 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.16, 1,746.12 and 331.30 is: 496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.16 : 1,746.12 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.16/1,746.12 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.16x = 1,746.12 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.16x = 578,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,489.56/1,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.92

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