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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.70, 1,684.05 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.70, 1,684.05 and 392.28 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.70 : 1,684.05 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.70/1,684.05 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.70x = 1,684.05 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.70x = 660,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,619.13/1,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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