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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.80, 1,744.32 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.80, 1,744.32 and 393.12 is: 589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.80 : 1,744.32 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.80/1,744.32 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.80x = 1,744.32 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.80x = 685,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,727.08/1,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.72

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