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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.73, 1,747.36 and 384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.73, 1,747.36 and 384.98 is: 577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.73 : 1,747.36 = 384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.73/1,747.36 = 384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.73x = 1,747.36 × 384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.73x = 672,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,698.65/1,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.56

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