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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.68, 1,746.80 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.68, 1,746.80 and 384.68 is: 576.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.68 : 1,746.80 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.68/1,746.80 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.68x = 1,746.80 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.68x = 671,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,962.91/1,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.95

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