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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.46, 1,753.70 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.46, 1,753.70 and 389.26 is: 583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.46 : 1,753.70 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.46/1,753.70 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.46x = 1,753.70 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.46x = 682,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,637.83/1,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.72

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