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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.68, 1,686.06 and 546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.68, 1,686.06 and 546.60 is: 820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.68 : 1,686.06 = 546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.68/1,686.06 = 546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.68x = 1,686.06 × 546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.68x = 921,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,600.40/1,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.16

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