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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.93, 1,684.35 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.93, 1,684.35 and 392.67 is: 588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.93 : 1,684.35 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.93/1,684.35 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.93x = 1,684.35 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.93x = 661,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,393.71/1,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.99

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