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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.25, 1,686.51 and 576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.25, 1,686.51 and 576.15 is: 864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.25 : 1,686.51 = 576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.25/1,686.51 = 576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.25x = 1,686.51 × 576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.25x = 971,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,682.74/1,124.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.29

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