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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.71, 1,698.95 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.71, 1,698.95 and 392.25 is: 588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.71 : 1,698.95 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.71/1,698.95 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.71x = 1,698.95 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.71x = 666,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,404.81/1,132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.33

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