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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.06, 1,686.21 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.06, 1,686.21 and 431.31 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.06 : 1,686.21 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.06/1,686.21 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.06x = 1,686.21 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.06x = 727,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,279.24/1,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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