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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.75, 1,747.14 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.75, 1,747.14 and 395.25 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.75 : 1,747.14 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.75/1,747.14 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.75x = 1,747.14 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.75x = 690,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,557.09/1,164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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