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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.04, 1,684.62 and 392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.04, 1,684.62 and 392.69 is: 589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.04 : 1,684.62 = 392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.04/1,684.62 = 392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.04x = 1,684.62 × 392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.04x = 661,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,525.00/1,123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.05

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