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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.85, 1,683.87 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.85, 1,683.87 and 393.04 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.85 : 1,683.87 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.85/1,683.87 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.85x = 1,683.87 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.85x = 661,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,828.26/1,122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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