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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.16, 1,686.24 and 576.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.16, 1,686.24 and 576.41 is: 864.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.16 : 1,686.24 = 576.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.16/1,686.24 = 576.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.16x = 1,686.24 × 576.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.16x = 971,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,957.17/1,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.61

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