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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.17, 1,685.84 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.17, 1,685.84 and 430.48 is: 645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.17 : 1,685.84 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.17/1,685.84 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.17x = 1,685.84 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.17x = 725,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,720.40/1,124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.56

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