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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.56, 1,684.32 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.56, 1,684.32 and 392.66 is: 589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.56 : 1,684.32 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.56/1,684.32 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.56x = 1,684.32 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.56x = 661,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,365.09/1,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.16

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