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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.04, 1,684.98 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.04, 1,684.98 and 354 is: 530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.04 : 1,684.98 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.04/1,684.98 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.04x = 1,684.98 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.04x = 596,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,482.92/1,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.66

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