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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.92, 1,685.15 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.92, 1,685.15 and 392.50 is: 589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.92 : 1,685.15 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.92/1,685.15 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.92x = 1,685.15 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.92x = 661,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,421.38/1,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.02

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