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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.40, 1,686.75 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.40, 1,686.75 and 394.19 is: 591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.40 : 1,686.75 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.40/1,686.75 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.40x = 1,686.75 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.40x = 664,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,899.98/1,124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.34

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