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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.26, 1,686.40 and 393.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.26, 1,686.40 and 393.85 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.26 : 1,686.40 = 393.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.26/1,686.40 = 393.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.26x = 1,686.40 × 393.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.26x = 664,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,188.64/1,124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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