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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.04, 1,686.06 and 393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.04, 1,686.06 and 393.68 is: 590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.04 : 1,686.06 = 393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.04/1,686.06 = 393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.04x = 1,686.06 × 393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.04x = 663,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,759.67/1,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.51

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