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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.81, 1,684.56 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.81, 1,684.56 and 392.54 is: 588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.81 : 1,684.56 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.81/1,684.56 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.81x = 1,684.56 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.81x = 661,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,248.76/1,122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.92

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