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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.13, 1,685.38 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.13, 1,685.38 and 530.94 is: 796.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.13 : 1,685.38 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.13/1,685.38 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.13x = 1,685.38 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.13x = 894,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,835.66/1,124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.03

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