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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.16, 1,774.36 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.16, 1,774.36 and 392.37 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.16 : 1,774.36 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.16/1,774.36 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.16x = 1,774.36 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.16x = 696,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,203.67/1,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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