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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.94, 1,685.99 and 393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.94, 1,685.99 and 393.70 is: 590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.94 : 1,685.99 = 393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.94/1,685.99 = 393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.94x = 1,685.99 × 393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.94x = 663,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,774.26/1,123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.58

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