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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.80, 1,743.08 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.80, 1,743.08 and 392.76 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.80 : 1,743.08 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.80/1,743.08 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.80x = 1,743.08 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.80x = 684,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,612.10/1,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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