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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.64, 1,682.66 and 711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.64, 1,682.66 and 711.54 is: 1,065.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.64 : 1,682.66 = 711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.64/1,682.66 = 711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.64x = 1,682.66 × 711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.64x = 1,197,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,279.90/1,123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.54

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