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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.14, 1,753.60 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.14, 1,753.60 and 389.12 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.14 : 1,753.60 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.14/1,753.60 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.14x = 1,753.60 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.14x = 682,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,360.83/1,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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