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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.75, 1,684.12 and 392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.75, 1,684.12 and 392.15 is: 588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.75 : 1,684.12 = 392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.75/1,684.12 = 392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.75x = 1,684.12 × 392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.75x = 660,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,432.36/1,122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.23

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