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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.74, 1,687.05 and 394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.74, 1,687.05 and 394.39 is: 591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.74 : 1,687.05 = 394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.74/1,687.05 = 394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.74x = 1,687.05 × 394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.74x = 665,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,355.65/1,124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.56

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