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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.56, 1,685.18 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.56, 1,685.18 and 354.04 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.56 : 1,685.18 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.56/1,685.18 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.56x = 1,685.18 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.56x = 596,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,621.13/1,123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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