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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.08, 1,686.24 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.08, 1,686.24 and 431.33 is: 647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.08 : 1,686.24 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.08/1,686.24 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.08x = 1,686.24 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.08x = 727,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,317.47/1,124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.03

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