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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.69, 1,745.69 and 538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.69, 1,745.69 and 538.68 is: 807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.69 : 1,745.69 = 538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.69/1,745.69 = 538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.69x = 1,745.69 × 538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.69x = 940,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,365.60/1,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.40

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