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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.94, 1,749.20 and 385.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.94, 1,749.20 and 385.95 is: 579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.94 : 1,749.20 = 385.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.94/1,749.20 = 385.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.94x = 1,749.20 × 385.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.94x = 675,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,098.53/1,165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.01

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