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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.08, 1,684.06 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.08, 1,684.06 and 392.56 is: 588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.08 : 1,684.06 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.08/1,684.06 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.08x = 1,684.06 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.08x = 661,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,094.59/1,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.64

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