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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.28, 1,686.73 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.28, 1,686.73 and 393.92 is: 590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.28 : 1,686.73 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.28/1,686.73 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.28x = 1,686.73 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.28x = 664,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,436.68/1,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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