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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.65, 1,744.34 and 615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.65, 1,744.34 and 615.47 is: 921.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.65 : 1,744.34 = 615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.65/1,744.34 = 615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.65x = 1,744.34 × 615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.65x = 1,073,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,577.14/1,164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.81

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