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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.81, 1,754.14 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.81, 1,754.14 and 389.54 is: 584.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.81 : 1,754.14 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.81/1,754.14 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.81x = 1,754.14 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.81x = 683,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,307.73/1,169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.12

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