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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.21, 1,686.59 and 354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.21, 1,686.59 and 354.71 is: 532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.21 : 1,686.59 = 354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.21/1,686.59 = 354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.21x = 1,686.59 × 354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.21x = 598,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,250.34/1,124.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.15

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