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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.64, 1,754.48 and 389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.64, 1,754.48 and 389.63 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.64 : 1,754.48 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.64/1,754.48 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.64x = 1,754.48 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.64x = 683,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,600.72/1,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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