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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.74, 1,685.62 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.74, 1,685.62 and 393.32 is: 589.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.74 : 1,685.62 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.74/1,685.62 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.74x = 1,685.62 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.74x = 662,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,979.63/1,123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.98

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