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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.17, 1,743.26 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.17, 1,743.26 and 392.67 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.17 : 1,743.26 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.17/1,743.26 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.17x = 1,743.26 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.17x = 684,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,523.94/1,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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