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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.10, 1,551.42 and 682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.10, 1,551.42 and 682.20 is: 941.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.10 : 1,551.42 = 682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.10/1,551.42 = 682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.10x = 1,551.42 × 682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.10x = 1,058,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,378.72/1,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.53

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