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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.16, 1,683.48 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.16, 1,683.48 and 391.76 is: 587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.16 : 1,683.48 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.16/1,683.48 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.16x = 1,683.48 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.16x = 659,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,520.12/1,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.72

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