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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.33, 1,686.50 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.33, 1,686.50 and 393.96 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.33 : 1,686.50 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.33/1,686.50 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.33x = 1,686.50 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.33x = 664,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,418.26/1,124.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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