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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.80, 1,684.53 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.80, 1,684.53 and 392.40 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.80 : 1,684.53 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.80/1,684.53 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.80x = 1,684.53 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.80x = 661,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,009.57/1,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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