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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.87, 1,687.29 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.87, 1,687.29 and 394.28 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.87 : 1,687.29 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.87/1,687.29 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.87x = 1,687.29 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.87x = 665,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,256.26/1,124.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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