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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.15, 1,747.35 and 384.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.15, 1,747.35 and 384.97 is: 577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.15 : 1,747.35 = 384.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.15/1,747.35 = 384.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.15x = 1,747.35 × 384.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.15x = 672,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,677.33/1,165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.33

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