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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.66, 1,550.82 and 675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.66, 1,550.82 and 675.40 is: 932.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.66 : 1,550.82 = 675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.66/1,550.82 = 675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.66x = 1,550.82 × 675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.66x = 1,047,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,423.83/1,123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.15

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