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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.12, 1,686.23 and 393.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.12, 1,686.23 and 393.77 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.12 : 1,686.23 = 393.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.12/1,686.23 = 393.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.12x = 1,686.23 × 393.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.12x = 663,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,986.79/1,124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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