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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.16, 1,685.70 and 662.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.16, 1,685.70 and 662.09 is: 992.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.16 : 1,685.70 = 662.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.16/1,685.70 = 662.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.16x = 1,685.70 × 662.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.16x = 1,116,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,076.68/1,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.81

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