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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.82, 1,748.94 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.82, 1,748.94 and 385.86 is: 578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.82 : 1,748.94 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.82/1,748.94 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.82x = 1,748.94 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.82x = 674,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,845.99/1,165.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.86

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