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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.28, 1,684.08 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.28, 1,684.08 and 392.48 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.28 : 1,684.08 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.28/1,684.08 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.28x = 1,684.08 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.28x = 660,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,967.72/1,123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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