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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.43, 1,684.40 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.43, 1,684.40 and 392.01 is: 588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.43 : 1,684.40 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.43/1,684.40 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.43x = 1,684.40 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.43x = 660,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,301.64/1,122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.28

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