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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.14, 1,686.24 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.14, 1,686.24 and 575.58 is: 863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.14 : 1,686.24 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.14/1,686.24 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.14x = 1,686.24 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.14x = 970,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,566.02/1,124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.39

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