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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.51, 1,758.71 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.51, 1,758.71 and 392.88 is: 589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.51 : 1,758.71 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.51/1,758.71 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.51x = 1,758.71 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.51x = 690,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,969.56/1,172.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.31

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