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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.01, 1,685.75 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.01, 1,685.75 and 546.75 is: 819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.01 : 1,685.75 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.01/1,685.75 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.01x = 1,685.75 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.01x = 921,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,681.08/1,124.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.99

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