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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.93, 1,748.90 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.93, 1,748.90 and 385.72 is: 578.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.93 : 1,748.90 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.93/1,748.90 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.93x = 1,748.90 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.93x = 674,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,588.15/1,165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.58

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