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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.77, 1,747.16 and 384.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.77, 1,747.16 and 384.74 is: 577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.77 : 1,747.16 = 384.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.77/1,747.16 = 384.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.77x = 1,747.16 × 384.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.77x = 672,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,202.34/1,164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.11

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