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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.04, 1,682.73 and 635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.04, 1,682.73 and 635.61 is: 951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.04 : 1,682.73 = 635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.04/1,682.73 = 635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.04x = 1,682.73 × 635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.04x = 1,069,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,560.02/1,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.53

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