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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.76, 1,684.15 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.76, 1,684.15 and 392.34 is: 588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.76 : 1,684.15 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.76/1,684.15 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.76x = 1,684.15 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.76x = 660,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,749.03/1,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.51

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