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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.15, 1,754.85 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.15, 1,754.85 and 389.94 is: 584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.15 : 1,754.85 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.15/1,754.85 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.15x = 1,754.85 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.15x = 684,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,284.26/1,170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.78

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