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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.22, 1,686.47 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.22, 1,686.47 and 383.97 is: 576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.22 : 1,686.47 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.22/1,686.47 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.22x = 1,686.47 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.22x = 647,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,543.53/1,124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.00

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