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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.62, 1,684.24 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.62, 1,684.24 and 392.26 is: 588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.62 : 1,684.24 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.62/1,684.24 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.62x = 1,684.24 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.62x = 660,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,659.98/1,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.50

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