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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.56, 1,748.46 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.56, 1,748.46 and 385.35 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.56 : 1,748.46 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.56/1,748.46 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.56x = 1,748.46 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.56x = 673,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,769.06/1,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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