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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.04, 1,759.56 and 392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.04, 1,759.56 and 392.89 is: 589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.04 : 1,759.56 = 392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.04/1,759.56 = 392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.04x = 1,759.56 × 392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.04x = 691,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,318.16/1,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.34

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