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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.32, 1,686.88 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.32, 1,686.88 and 547.52 is: 821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.32 : 1,686.88 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.32/1,686.88 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.32x = 1,686.88 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.32x = 923,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,600.54/1,124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.47

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