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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.46, 1,748.14 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.46, 1,748.14 and 395.96 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.46 : 1,748.14 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.46/1,748.14 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.46x = 1,748.14 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.46x = 692,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,193.51/1,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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