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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.14, 1,685.48 and 539.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.14, 1,685.48 and 539.13 is: 808.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.14 : 1,685.48 = 539.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.14/1,685.48 = 539.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.14x = 1,685.48 × 539.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.14x = 908,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,692.83/1,124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.34

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