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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.84, 1,685.76 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.84, 1,685.76 and 393.58 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.84 : 1,685.76 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.84/1,685.76 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.84x = 1,685.76 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.84x = 663,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,481.42/1,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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