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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.41, 1,748.52 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.41, 1,748.52 and 385.38 is: 578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.41 : 1,748.52 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.41/1,748.52 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.41x = 1,748.52 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.41x = 673,844.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,844.64/1,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.20

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