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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.68, 1,744.20 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.68, 1,744.20 and 393 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.68 : 1,744.20 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.68/1,744.20 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.68x = 1,744.20 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.68x = 685,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,470.60/1,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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