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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.45, 1,684.96 and 393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.45, 1,684.96 and 393.23 is: 589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.45 : 1,684.96 = 393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.45/1,684.96 = 393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.45x = 1,684.96 × 393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.45x = 662,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,576.82/1,123.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.77

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