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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.10, 1,686.96 and 576.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.10, 1,686.96 and 576.66 is: 865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.10 : 1,686.96 = 576.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.10/1,686.96 = 576.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.10x = 1,686.96 × 576.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.10x = 972,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,802.35/1,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.41

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