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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.07, 1,688.51 and 1,087.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.07, 1,688.51 and 1,087.17 is: 1,633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.07 : 1,688.51 = 1,087.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.07/1,688.51 = 1,087.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.07x = 1,688.51 × 1,087.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.07x = 1,835,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,697.42/1,124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.08

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