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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.16, 1,686.65 and 393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.16, 1,686.65 and 393.95 is: 591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.16 : 1,686.65 = 393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.16/1,686.65 = 393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.16x = 1,686.65 × 393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.16x = 664,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,445.36/1,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.06

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