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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.87, 1,698.89 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.87, 1,698.89 and 392.28 is: 588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.87 : 1,698.89 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.87/1,698.89 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.87x = 1,698.89 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.87x = 666,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,439.27/1,132.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.28

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