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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.76, 1,685.69 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.76, 1,685.69 and 393.34 is: 590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.76 : 1,685.69 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.76/1,685.69 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.76x = 1,685.69 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.76x = 663,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,049.30/1,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.03

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