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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.84, 1,687.26 and 576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.84, 1,687.26 and 576.40 is: 865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.84 : 1,687.26 = 576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.84/1,687.26 = 576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.84x = 1,687.26 × 576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.84x = 972,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,536.66/1,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.37

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