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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.06, 1,683.48 and 574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.06, 1,683.48 and 574.88 is: 860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.06 : 1,683.48 = 574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.06/1,683.48 = 574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.06x = 1,683.48 × 574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.06x = 967,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,798.98/1,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.99

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