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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.07, 1,551.23 and 682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.07, 1,551.23 and 682.32 is: 941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.07 : 1,551.23 = 682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.07/1,551.23 = 682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.07x = 1,551.23 × 682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.07x = 1,058,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,431.84/1,124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.61

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