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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.57, 1,684.17 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.57, 1,684.17 and 392.22 is: 588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.57 : 1,684.17 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.57/1,684.17 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.57x = 1,684.17 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.57x = 660,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,565.16/1,122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.44

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