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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.36, 1,775.20 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.36, 1,775.20 and 392.72 is: 589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.36 : 1,775.20 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.36/1,775.20 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.36x = 1,775.20 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.36x = 697,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,156.54/1,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.13

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