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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.91, 1,685.73 and 393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.91, 1,685.73 and 393.43 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.91 : 1,685.73 = 393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.91/1,685.73 = 393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.91x = 1,685.73 × 393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.91x = 663,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,216.75/1,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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