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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.88, 1,744.40 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.88, 1,744.40 and 393.12 is: 589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.88 : 1,744.40 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.88/1,744.40 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.88x = 1,744.40 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.88x = 685,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,758.53/1,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.71

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