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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.54, 1,754.29 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.54, 1,754.29 and 389.32 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.54 : 1,754.29 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.54/1,754.29 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.54x = 1,754.29 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.54x = 682,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,980.18/1,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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