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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.23, 1,753.86 and 389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.23, 1,753.86 and 389.23 is: 583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.23 : 1,753.86 = 389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.23/1,753.86 = 389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.23x = 1,753.86 × 389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.23x = 682,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,656.15/1,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.85

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