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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.97, 1,755.20 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.97, 1,755.20 and 389.94 is: 584.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.97 : 1,755.20 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.97/1,755.20 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.97x = 1,755.20 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.97x = 684,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,422.69/1,169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.99

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