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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.02, 1,687.26 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.02, 1,687.26 and 475.24 is: 713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.02 : 1,687.26 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.02/1,687.26 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.02x = 1,687.26 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.02x = 801,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,853.44/1,124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.38

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