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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.75, 1,687.31 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.75, 1,687.31 and 394.53 is: 591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.75 : 1,687.31 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.75/1,687.31 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.75x = 1,687.31 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.75x = 665,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,692.44/1,124.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.86

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