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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.10, 1,685.69 and 539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.10, 1,685.69 and 539.01 is: 808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.10 : 1,685.69 = 539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.10/1,685.69 = 539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.10x = 1,685.69 × 539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.10x = 908,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,601.07/1,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.29

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