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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.60, 1,683.90 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.60, 1,683.90 and 392.18 is: 588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.60 : 1,683.90 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.60/1,683.90 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.60x = 1,683.90 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.60x = 660,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,396.11/1,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.27

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