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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.87, 1,700.39 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.87, 1,700.39 and 393.28 is: 589.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.87 : 1,700.39 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.87/1,700.39 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.87x = 1,700.39 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.87x = 668,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,729.38/1,133.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.78

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