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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.79, 1,754.10 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.79, 1,754.10 and 389.52 is: 584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.79 : 1,754.10 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.79/1,754.10 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.79x = 1,754.10 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.79x = 683,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,252.65/1,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.08

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