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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.31, 1,686.41 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.31, 1,686.41 and 354.75 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.31 : 1,686.41 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.31/1,686.41 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.31x = 1,686.41 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.31x = 598,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,252.17/1,124.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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