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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.06, 1,685.93 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.06, 1,685.93 and 354.54 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.06 : 1,685.93 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.06/1,685.93 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.06x = 1,685.93 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.06x = 597,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,729.62/1,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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