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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.36, 1,686.56 and 393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.36, 1,686.56 and 393.94 is: 590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.36 : 1,686.56 = 393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.36/1,686.56 = 393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.36x = 1,686.56 × 393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.36x = 664,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,397.26/1,124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.91

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