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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.31, 1,683.27 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.31, 1,683.27 and 392.10 is: 588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.31 : 1,683.27 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.31/1,683.27 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.31x = 1,683.27 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.31x = 660,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,002.38/1,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.07

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