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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.64, 1,742.72 and 392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.64, 1,742.72 and 392.14 is: 588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.64 : 1,742.72 = 392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.64/1,742.72 = 392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.64x = 1,742.72 × 392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.64x = 683,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,390.22/1,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.30

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