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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.30, 1,757.84 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.30, 1,757.84 and 392.02 is: 587.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.30 : 1,757.84 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.30/1,757.84 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.30x = 1,757.84 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.30x = 689,108.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,108.44/1,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.83

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