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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.73, 1,746.25 and 384.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.73, 1,746.25 and 384.47 is: 576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.73 : 1,746.25 = 384.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.73/1,746.25 = 384.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.73x = 1,746.25 × 384.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.73x = 671,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,384.14/1,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.43

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