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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.36, 1,746.78 and 384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.36, 1,746.78 and 384.42 is: 576.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.36 : 1,746.78 = 384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.36/1,746.78 = 384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.36x = 1,746.78 × 384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.36x = 671,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,497.17/1,164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.71

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