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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.08, 1,686.30 and 393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.08, 1,686.30 and 393.64 is: 590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.08 : 1,686.30 = 393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.08/1,686.30 = 393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.08x = 1,686.30 × 393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.08x = 663,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,795.13/1,124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.52

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