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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.94, 1,747.02 and 395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.94, 1,747.02 and 395.26 is: 592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.94 : 1,747.02 = 395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.94/1,747.02 = 395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.94x = 1,747.02 × 395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.94x = 690,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,527.13/1,164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.76

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