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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.96, 1,748.54 and 385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.96, 1,748.54 and 385.77 is: 578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.96 : 1,748.54 = 385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.96/1,748.54 = 385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.96x = 1,748.54 × 385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.96x = 674,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,534.28/1,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.53

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