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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.51, 1,685.36 and 393.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.51, 1,685.36 and 393.07 is: 589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.51 : 1,685.36 = 393.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.51/1,685.36 = 393.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.51x = 1,685.36 × 393.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.51x = 662,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,464.46/1,123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.64

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