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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.93, 1,685.26 and 546.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.93, 1,685.26 and 546.81 is: 819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.93 : 1,685.26 = 546.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.93/1,685.26 = 546.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.93x = 1,685.26 × 546.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.93x = 921,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,517.02/1,123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.91

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