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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.89, 1,686.02 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.89, 1,686.02 and 394.07 is: 590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.89 : 1,686.02 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.89/1,686.02 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.89x = 1,686.02 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.89x = 664,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,399.50/1,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.64

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