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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.22, 1,685.72 and 604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.22, 1,685.72 and 604.84 is: 906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.22 : 1,685.72 = 604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.22/1,685.72 = 604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.22x = 1,685.72 × 604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.22x = 1,019,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,590.88/1,124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.93

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