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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.25, 1,748.15 and 395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.25, 1,748.15 and 395.75 is: 593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.25 : 1,748.15 = 395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.25/1,748.15 = 395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.25x = 1,748.15 × 395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.25x = 691,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,830.36/1,165.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.72

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