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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.65, 1,685.63 and 393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.65, 1,685.63 and 393.44 is: 590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.65 : 1,685.63 = 393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.65/1,685.63 = 393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.65x = 1,685.63 × 393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.65x = 663,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,188.09/1,123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.21

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