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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.07, 1,743.11 and 393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.07, 1,743.11 and 393.11 is: 589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.07 : 1,743.11 = 393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.07/1,743.11 = 393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.07x = 1,743.11 × 393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.07x = 685,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,233.97/1,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.67

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