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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.16, 1,686.23 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.16, 1,686.23 and 354.66 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.16 : 1,686.23 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.16/1,686.23 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.16x = 1,686.23 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.16x = 598,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,039.22/1,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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