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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.26, 1,685.50 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.26, 1,685.50 and 577.10 is: 865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.26 : 1,685.50 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.26/1,685.50 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.26x = 1,685.50 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.26x = 972,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,702.05/1,124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.19

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