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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.84, 1,755 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.84, 1,755 and 389.90 is: 584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.84 : 1,755 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.84/1,755 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.84x = 1,755 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.84x = 684,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,274.50/1,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.93

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