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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.76, 1,683.52 and 635.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.76, 1,683.52 and 635.34 is: 951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.76 : 1,683.52 = 635.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.76/1,683.52 = 635.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.76x = 1,683.52 × 635.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.76x = 1,069,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,607.60/1,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.81

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