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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.54, 1,683.93 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.54, 1,683.93 and 391.92 is: 587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.54 : 1,683.93 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.54/1,683.93 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.54x = 1,683.93 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.54x = 659,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,965.85/1,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.92

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