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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.93, 1,687.40 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.93, 1,687.40 and 394.52 is: 591.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.93 : 1,687.40 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.93/1,687.40 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.93x = 1,687.40 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.93x = 665,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,702.64/1,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.77

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