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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.30, 1,746.56 and 373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.30, 1,746.56 and 373.78 is: 560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.30 : 1,746.56 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.30/1,746.56 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.30x = 1,746.56 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.30x = 652,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,820.46/1,164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.70

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