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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.33, 1,551.78 and 682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.33, 1,551.78 and 682.25 is: 941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.33 : 1,551.78 = 682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.33/1,551.78 = 682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.33x = 1,551.78 × 682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.33x = 1,058,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,694.15/1,124.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.63

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