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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.34, 1,744.99 and 616.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.34, 1,744.99 and 616.37 is: 923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.34 : 1,744.99 = 616.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.34/1,744.99 = 616.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.34x = 1,744.99 × 616.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.34x = 1,075,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,562.31/1,164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.75

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