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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.74, 1,685.97 and 393.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.74, 1,685.97 and 393.57 is: 590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.74 : 1,685.97 = 393.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.74/1,685.97 = 393.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.74x = 1,685.97 × 393.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.74x = 663,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,547.21/1,123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.48

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