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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.52, 1,685.45 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.52, 1,685.45 and 343.34 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.52 : 1,685.45 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.52/1,685.45 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.52x = 1,685.45 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.52x = 578,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,672.26/1,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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