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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.74, 1,685.60 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.74, 1,685.60 and 354.24 is: 531.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.74 : 1,685.60 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.74/1,685.60 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.74x = 1,685.60 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.74x = 597,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,107.83/1,123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.36

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