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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.29, 1,699.92 and 392.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.29, 1,699.92 and 392.79 is: 589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.29 : 1,699.92 = 392.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.29/1,699.92 = 392.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.29x = 1,699.92 × 392.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.29x = 667,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,711.58/1,133.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.18

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