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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.47, 1,683.84 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.47, 1,683.84 and 391.94 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.47 : 1,683.84 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.47/1,683.84 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.47x = 1,683.84 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.47x = 659,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,964.25/1,122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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