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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.01, 1,686.02 and 393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.01, 1,686.02 and 393.59 is: 590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.01 : 1,686.02 = 393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.01/1,686.02 = 393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.01x = 1,686.02 × 393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.01x = 663,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,592.18/1,124.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.38

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