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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.19, 1,746.39 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.19, 1,746.39 and 383.96 is: 575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.19 : 1,746.39 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.19/1,746.39 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.19x = 1,746.39 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.19x = 670,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,543.90/1,164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.97

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