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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.48, 1,685.48 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.48, 1,685.48 and 393.08 is: 589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.48 : 1,685.48 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.48/1,685.48 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.48x = 1,685.48 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.48x = 662,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,528.48/1,123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.71

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