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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.39, 1,698.39 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.39, 1,698.39 and 392 is: 587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.39 : 1,698.39 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.39/1,698.39 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.39x = 1,698.39 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.39x = 665,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,768.88/1,132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.93

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