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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.13, 1,686.45 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.13, 1,686.45 and 393.76 is: 590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.13 : 1,686.45 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.13/1,686.45 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.13x = 1,686.45 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.13x = 664,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,060.14/1,124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.73

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