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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.96, 1,687.70 and 394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.96, 1,687.70 and 394.54 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.96 : 1,687.70 = 394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.96/1,687.70 = 394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.96x = 1,687.70 × 394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.96x = 665,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,861.93/1,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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