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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.94, 1,686.06 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.94, 1,686.06 and 393.34 is: 590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.94 : 1,686.06 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.94/1,686.06 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.94x = 1,686.06 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.94x = 663,194.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,194.84/1,123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.06

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