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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.30, 1,686.76 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.30, 1,686.76 and 604.08 is: 906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.30 : 1,686.76 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.30/1,686.76 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.30x = 1,686.76 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.30x = 1,018,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,937.98/1,124.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.29

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