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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.62, 1,685.61 and 393.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.62, 1,685.61 and 393.41 is: 590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.62 : 1,685.61 = 393.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.62/1,685.61 = 393.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.62x = 1,685.61 × 393.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.62x = 663,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,127.40/1,123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.17

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