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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.05, 1,686.44 and 577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.05, 1,686.44 and 577.30 is: 866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.05 : 1,686.44 = 577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.05/1,686.44 = 577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.05x = 1,686.44 × 577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.05x = 973,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,581.81/1,124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.14

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