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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.20, 1,685.40 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.20, 1,685.40 and 575.68 is: 863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.20 : 1,685.40 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.20/1,685.40 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.20x = 1,685.40 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.20x = 970,251.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,251.07/1,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.06

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