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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.28, 1,686.84 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.28, 1,686.84 and 547.20 is: 821.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.28 : 1,686.84 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.28/1,686.84 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.28x = 1,686.84 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.28x = 923,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,038.85/1,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.00

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