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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.74, 1,684.43 and 392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.74, 1,684.43 and 392.77 is: 588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.74 : 1,684.43 = 392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.74/1,684.43 = 392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.74x = 1,684.43 × 392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.74x = 661,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,585.71/1,123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.74

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