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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.23, 1,685.67 and 393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.23, 1,685.67 and 393.61 is: 590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.23 : 1,685.67 = 393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.23/1,685.67 = 393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.23x = 1,685.67 × 393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.23x = 663,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,496.57/1,124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.18

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